Engineering Project Team Leader

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Engineering Project Team Leader in Coppell, TX to drive electrical design from concept through delivery while mentoring a talented technical team.

The ideal candidate holds a U.S. PE license, a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, and 8+ years of related experience, with proven leadership, budgeting, scheduling, and design-build or preconstruction expertise. Travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. PE license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Approximately 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience managing engineering teams, budgets, resources, and project deliverables.
• Experience with design-build or preconstruction engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor teams of Electrical Engineers, Designers, and BIM/Modeling professionals.
• Oversee electrical engineering design from early project development through delivery.
• Develop design fees, project budgets, resource plans, and engineering schedules.
• Manage technical deliverables, project scope, and design changes.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, clients, and design-build teams.
• Oversee electrical power distribution designs, system studies, and code compliance.
• Provide technical leadership, resolving complex design challenges, and supporting value engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

WE'RE HIRING | ENGINEERING PROJECT TEAM LEADER

Coppell, Texas | U.S.-Based Candidates

Electrical Engineering | Design-Build | Preconstruction | Leadership

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer ready to take the lead on complex engineering projects while developing and mentoring a talented technical team?

I'm recruiting for an Engineering Project Team Leader to join a leading, employee-owned electrical contractor delivering high-profile projects across the United States.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines strong electrical design expertise with engineering leadership, project financial management, and a practical understanding of construction.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading and mentoring teams of Electrical Engineers, Designers, and BIM/Modeling professionals.
• Overseeing electrical engineering design from early project development through delivery.
• Developing design fees, project budgets, resource plans, and engineering schedules.
• Managing technical deliverables, project scope, and design changes.
• Collaborating with Project Managers, clients, and design-build teams.
• Overseeing electrical power distribution designs, system studies, and code compliance.
• Providing technical leadership, resolving complex design challenges, and supporting value engineering.

What We're Looking For:

• Active U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license - REQUIRED.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Approximately 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong background in electrical design, power distribution, and construction.
• Experience managing engineering teams, budgets, resources, and project deliverables.
• Knowledge of short-circuit, coordination, arc-flash, and other electrical system studies.
• Experience with design-build or preconstruction engineering projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and performance bonus.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Comprehensive benefits and 401(k).
• High-profile, technically challenging projects.
• Excellent opportunities for leadership development and long-term career growth.

Travel: Up to 25%.