Lead Electrical Engineer

TRS Staffing Solutions; Texas; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to manage electrical power infrastructure across hyperscale data center projects from construction through commissioning and turnover. You will ensure designs meet performance, budget, and reliability targets while coordinating with internal teams, external partners, and construction stakeholders.

The role requires interdisciplinary collaboration to translate design intent into successful execution, with emphasis on HV/MV/LV

Qualifications

• 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 applicable local codes.
• Experience reviewing and coordinating with external engineering firms.
• Detail oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the electrical scope across multiple project phases from concept to closeout.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers, utility providers, and Owner stakeholders to define power strategies.
• Review design deliverables to ensure compliance with Owner standards and tenant requirements.
• Serve as the primary interface between internal teams and external electrical engineering consultants.
• Coordinate electrical scope with mechanical, structural, and commissioning teams for seamless integration.
• Act as the Owner's on-site electrical representative during construction.
• Monitor contractor performance for quality, safety, schedule, and cost compliance.
• Participate in site inspections, testing observations, and progress meetings.
• Validate electrical pay applications and change orders pricing.
• Assist with budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and procurement support for major electrical equipment.
• Support development and maintenance of project schedules focusing on milestones and long-lead equipment.
• Support commissioning activities including test procedures and system validation.

Skills

HV/MV/LV distribution

Backup power systems

NFPA/NEC/IEEE codes

External firm coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

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
• Detail oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.