Lead Electrical Engineer

TRS Staffing Solutions; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to manage electrical power infrastructure for hyperscale data center projects from construction through turnover. You will coordinate HV/MV/LV distribution, backup power, and critical power systems, ensuring alignment with owner standards and schedules.

You will act as the on-site owner’s electrical representative, mentor engineers, review submittals, and collaborate with external design partners and contractors to deliver reliable,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–10+ years of experience in electrical design, project engineering, or construction management
• Strong knowledge of HV/MV/LV distribution systems, backup power (generators/UPS), and NFPA, NEC, IEEE, and applicable local codes.
• Experience reviewing and coordinating with external engineering firms
• Experience delivering large-scale, mission-critical, industrial or data center projects.
• Detail oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical scope across multiple project phases from concept to turnover.
• Coordinate power strategies with utility providers and stakeholders.
• Review design deliverables for compliance with owner standards and tenant requirements.
• Serve as the primary interface between internal teams and external electrical consultants.
• Coordinate with mechanical, structural, and commissioning teams for system integration.
• Oversee electrical submittals, RFIs, change orders, and field clarifications.
• Act as on-site electrical representative during construction.
• Monitor contractor performance for quality, safety, schedule, and cost.
• Support budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and equipment procurement.
• Assist with schedules and long-lead equipment planning.
• Support commissioning activities and turnover documentation.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to power delivery and procurement.
• Mentor project engineers and drive cross-disciplinary coordination.

Skills

Electrical design

Project engineering

Construction management

Power strategy coordination

On-site owner representation

Budgeting and procurement

Mentoring team members

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

NFPA/NEC/IEEE codes

Job description

The Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for managing all electrical power infrastructure aspects of hyperscale data center projects from construction through commissioning and turnover. This role ensures that electrical systems are designed, constructed, tested, and commissioned to meet performance requirements, project budgets, schedules, and long-term operational reliability.

This individual works cross-functionally with internal teams, external design partners, and construction stakeholders to translate design intent into successful project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the electrical scope of work across multiple project phases, including concept design, basis of design, detailed design, construction, and closeout.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers, utility providers, and Owner stakeholders to define power strategies including: medium and low voltage distribution, backup generation systems, UPS systems, and critical power architecture.
• Review and comment on design deliverables to ensure compliance with Owner standards and tenant specific requirements.
• Serve as the primary interface between internal teams and external electrical engineering consultants
• Coordinate electrical scope with mechanical, structural, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless system integration. Review and manage electrical submittals, RFIs, change orders, and field clarifications.
• Serve as the Owner’s on-site electrical representative during construction.
• Monitor electrical contractor performance for quality, safety, schedule, and cost compliance.
• Participate in site inspections, testing observations, and progress meetings.
• Validate electrical pay applications and change order pricing.
• Assist with budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and procurement support for major electrical equipment.
• Support development and maintenance of project schedules, focusing on electrical milestones and long-lead equipment.
• Support commissioning activities including test procedures, system validation, and turnover documentation
• Coordinate with third-party commissioning agent, contractors, and operations teams.
• Identify risks related to power delivery, procurement, or constructability and develop mitigation strategies
• Mentor project engineers and support cross-disciplinary coordination.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–10+ years of experience in electrical design, project engineering, or construction management
• Strong knowledge of HV/MV/LV distribution systems, backup power (generators/UPS), and NFPA, NEC, IEEE, and applicable local codes.
• Experience reviewing and coordinating with external engineering firms
• Experience delivering large-scale, mission-critical, industrial or data center projects.
• Detail oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.