Industrial Power Systems Engineering Lead

D-RIVEN Industrial Solutions; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

D-Riven Engineered Solutions is seeking an Industrial Engineering Lead to guide electrification projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and scalable power systems for industrial facilities. You will direct senior engineers and field teams, review load validations, and coordinate with operations on material lead times.

Responsibilities include creating one-line diagrams, BOMs, and installation plans, while adhering to NEC and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering required; advanced degree a plus.
• 15+ years combined in electrical engineering, industrial electrical installation/maintenance, or related field.
• Experience reading and producing electrical drawings, schematics, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial electrical engineering projects on site and across facilities.
• Review one-line diagrams, develop BOMs, and coordinate with purchasing and operations.
• Oversee field teams and subcontractors, ensuring work is executed per plans and schedule.
• Perform arc flash analyses and produce labeling at project completion, ensuring code compliance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project leadership

AutoCAD Electrical

Arc flash studies

Field troubleshooting

5S/5S principles

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Electrical Suite

Job description

Industrial Power Systems Engineering LeadAt D-Riven Engineered Solutions, you’ll guide complex electrification work that keeps industrial facilities powered, safe, and scalable. Picture a typical day: you open with a safety briefing, lead a site walk to validate existing loads, review one-line diagrams with senior engineers, align on material lead times with operations, and coach field teams through a clean, code-compliant installation—closing the loop with an arc flash study and labels before handoff.Impact You’ll DriveChampion safety from kickoff to closeout, honoring D-Riven’s standards and every customer’s site rules.Act as the technical authority for our Industrial Engineering – Electrification team.Direct senior electrical engineers and electrical superintendents through site surveys, power distribution designs, and installation plans.Assess existing industrial electrical infrastructure for capacity and loading; create accurate one-line drawings.Serve as lead designer and approver on industrial power distribution systems.Optimize solutions considering material utilization, procurement lead times, installation windows/downtime, and constructability.Interpret and apply National Electrical Code and relevant building codes; deploy accepted industry best practices.Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support estimating, quoting, and overall project planning.Collaborate with operations and program managers to build resource-loaded schedules and detailed timelines ahead of launch.Develop bill-of-materials and coordinate with purchasing teams.Source components and vet alternates for technical compatibility under project constraints.Oversee in-house electricians and subcontractors to execute against approved work plans.Manage senior engineers and superintendents, guiding survey strategies and execution roadmaps.Confirm lockout/tagout (LOTO) of all affected sources prior to work start.Support field troubleshooting remotely and on-site to resolve electrical issues quickly.Review and sign off on installations: Unistrut frames/hangers, cable tray, conduit, panels, disconnects, junction boxes, and motors.Uphold 5S principles—ensure tidy work areas, tools, and equipment.Coordinate with controls/low-voltage specialists for seamless system integration.Perform arc flash analyses and produce labels at project completion.Contribute to additional site activities as requested by site leadership.What You’ll BringProven industrial electrical engineering background with substantial field exposure.Reliable personal vehicle appropriate for interstate travel.Expertise reading, interpreting, and producing electrical drawings, schematics, and manuals.Fluency with Autodesk Electrical (AutoCAD Electrical) for engineering design.Hands-on electrical aptitude and strong practical judgment.Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).Confidence collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.Sharp analytical thinking and structured problem-solving.Demonstrated project leadership and people management.Current knowledge of applicable codes and best practices.Flexibility to work nights, weekends, variable shifts, and additional hours when needed.Education & ExperienceBS in Electrical Engineering (or closely related discipline) required; advanced degree a plus.15+ years combined in electrical engineering, industrial electrical installation/maintenance, or related field.Experience operating aerial lifts and other powered equipment.CompensationStarting annual pay: $111,000 – $120,000.Tools & ProficienciesProject managementElectrical schematics and schematic readingAutodesk Electrical SuiteArc flash studiesElectrical project costing and quotingEngineering designInstallation of electrical system equipmentIndustrial field experienceAdvanced Microsoft OfficeWorking StyleThis description captures the core scope of the role. Responsibilities may evolve; you may be asked to take on related tasks as business needs change.