Engineering Team Leader

Novax Recruitment Ltd.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. seeks an Engineering Team Leader in San Jose, CA to oversee electrical construction projects and mentor staff. You will manage project budgets, lead design and studies, and ensure quality as Engineer of Record.

The role emphasizes team leadership, advanced engineering analyses, and cross‑functional collaboration with project managers and clients. Occasional site visits and 25% travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Sciences.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Active U.S. Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required. Field experience recommended.
• Fluent with MS Office and enterprise software (Oracle preferred).
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and perform site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise engineers, designers, and modeling staff; manage work plans and staff development.
• Provide engineering oversight as Engineer of Record; perform system studies and load calculations.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and clients; manage design-build meetings and change orders.
• Conduct site visits to review installations, assess conditions, and support testing.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional communication

Complex problem solving

Project fee development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Sciences

Tools

MS Office

Oracle

Job description

Engineering Team Leader (3693032) San Jose, California

Salary: GBP147200 - GBP193200 per annum

Job Description: Engineering Team Lead – Electrical Construction

Type: Full-Time

About the Role

The Engineering Team Lead provides technical engineering oversight, project management, and team leadership for assigned electrical construction projects. This position manages project finances, resource allocation, and design quality while mentoring engineering staff and serving as Engineer of Record.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Management: Supervise assigned engineers, designers, and modeling staff. Manage work plans, resource allocation, fee estimates, and staff development.
• Engineering & Technical Oversight: Serve as Engineer of Record. Oversee electrical system studies (Short Circuit, Arc Flash, Overcurrent Protection, Underground Thermal Calculations), load calculations, distribution design, and value engineering.
• Project Coordination: Work directly with Project Managers and clients on deliverables, design-build meetings, and change orders. Supervise coordination with local municipal and regulatory officials.
• Site & Field Support: Perform site visits to review installations, assess existing conditions, and support testing and commissioning activities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Sciences, plus 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Licensure: Active U.S. Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required. Field experience is strongly recommended.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of electrical construction, building/local codes, utility coordination, and design calculations (HV/MV distribution, lighting, power controls). Fluent with MS Office and enterprise software (Oracle preferred).
• Core Competencies: Strong team leadership, project fee development, complex problem-solving, and cross-functional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel: Up to 25% (excluding local field visits).
• Conditions: Primary office setting with periodic job-site visits (noise levels vary). Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401(k)
• Annual performance and profitability bonus
• 17 PTO days + 10 paid holidays
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance
• Equal Opportunity Employer / ADA Compliant