Lead Electrical Engineer

Lumicity; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus up to 20%

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Lumicity in Houston is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to spearhead capital projects across a portfolio of industrial facilities. You will shape engineering standards and long-term strategies while guiding teams through reliability, safety, and optimization challenges.

The role calls for strong experience in power systems, substations, and high voltage, with a willingness to travel up to 30%. A 4–year engineering degree is expected.

Qualifications

• Electrical power systems experience in heavy industrial, chemical, refining, or similar environments.
• Substation and distribution experience.
• High voltage experience.
• 7+ years electrical engineering experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead major capital projects across a diverse portfolio of industrial facilities.
• Influence engineering standards and long-term operational strategy.
• Solve reliability, safety, and optimization challenges.
• Collaborate with EPCs and project teams from concept to commissioning.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Substation & distribution

High voltage

7+ years electrical experience

Concept to commissioning

Travel up to 30%

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

We are looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer for a Houston-based company that develops and delivers specialized materials and process solutions that are used in various emerging technology and advanced manufacturing industries. Engineers solve large scale reliability, safety, and optimization challenges, working on systems that quietly support industries behind many everyday products and innovations. This role offers the opportunity to lead major capital projects across a diverse portfolio of industrial facilities while influencing engineering standards and long-term operational strategy.

Must-Have Skills

• Electrical power systems experience in heavy industrial, chemical, refining, or similar environments.
• Substation and distribution experience
• High voltage experience
• 7+ years electrical engineering experience
• B.S. in Engineering
• Experience supporting projects from concept to commissioning
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

Bonus Skills

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with industrial three-phase power systems
• Experience interfacing with EPCs
• PE License

They Are Offering

• Performance-based bonus opportunity (up to 20%)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.