Engineering Team Lead

Novax Recruitment Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Competitive retirement plans

Healthcare coverage

Generous PTO

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group is seeking an Engineering Team Lead – Electrical Power Systems in the San Jose area. The role leads regional power systems analysis, directs project studies, and mentors engineers while coordinating with clients and leadership.

The ideal candidate will hold a PE license, have 7+ years in power systems, and demonstrate strong management and business-development capabilities in a senior technical role.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering required.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 7+ years of progressive power systems analysis experience and leadership experience.
• Proficiency with ETAP/SKM/EasyPower or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Direct and approve analytical studies including fault analysis, protective device coordination, arc flash safety, load flow, power quality, and system protection schemes.
• Act as Senior Reviewer and Engineer of Record for technical reports, interconnect studies, and mitigation recommendations.
• Maintain internal quality control standards across study deliverables and presentations.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Client management

Team leadership

Proposal scoping

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

Job description

Position: Engineering Team Lead – Electrical Power Systems

• Position: Full-Time | Senior Technical Leadership
• Location: San Jose, CA Metropolitan Area (Relocation / Regional Candidates Welcomed)
• Compensation: $145k to $195k + Performance Bonus + Industry-Standard Benefits

Opportunity Overview

A premier national engineering and infrastructure design firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer & Practice Lead to direct their regional Power Systems Analysis team in Northern California.

This position is tailored for a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) who combines expert knowledge of power system modeling with strong client management, proposal scoping, and team leadership. You will serve as the primary technical authority for system studies, overseeing project execution, quality assurance, financial performance, and team growth.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Practice & Quality Assurance

• Direct and approve analytical studies including fault analysis, protective device coordination, arc flash safety, load flow, power quality, and system protection schemes.
• Act as Senior Reviewer and Engineer of Record for technical reports, utility interconnect studies, and mitigation recommendations.
• Maintain rigorous internal quality control standards across all study deliverables and customer presentations.

Operations, Scoping & Resource Management

• Develop project scopes, engineering hour estimates, and fee proposals for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure clients.
• Manage group workload, resource allocation, and project delivery timelines to ensure profitability and schedule compliance.
• Drive business development support by participating in technical interviews and client presentations.
• Provide day-to-day direct management, technical mentorship, and performance evaluation for project engineers and analysts.
• Establish training pathways for junior engineers in power simulation software and system design fundamentals.
• Participate in strategic hiring to expand regional study capabilities.

Candidate Profile

• Education: B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience: 7+ years of progressive power systems analysis experience, including proven experience scoping fees and leading engineering teams. (Engineers with strong technical leadership backgrounds in heavy industrial, utility, data center, aerospace, or energy sectors are encouraged to apply).
• Technical Tools: Deep proficiency with standard electrical simulation software suites (ETAP, SKM, Easy Power, or similar).
• Skills: Excellent commercial judgment, report review capabilities, and team management skills.

What Is Offered

• Compensation: Top-tier base salary scaled to the San Jose regional market.
• Incentives: Discretionary annual bonus based on group performance and company profitability.
• Retirement & Equity: Competitive retirement plans and wealth-building programs.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous PTO, and professional development support.