Lead Electrical Engineer

E-Frontiers; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Frontiers is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to manage the design, specification, and coordination of HV substations in Texas. You will serve as the primary technical interface with U.S. clients, consultants, and utilities from pre-construction through delivery.

With 7+ years in utility-scale or HV EPC environments, you will mentor junior engineers, drive standards compliance (NESC/NEC/IEEE/ NFPA 70E/ERCOT), and collaborate with global centres to tailor methods for the U.S. market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
• 7+ years’ experience in electrical engineering within utility-scale or HV EPC environments.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and coordination of HV substations for Texas projects.
• Interface with U.S. clients, consultants and utilities during pre-construction and delivery.
• Provide governance and peer reviews to ensure U.S. code and client requirements.
• Support ECIs with preliminary layouts, grid feasibility and technical scoping.
• Mentor junior engineers as the U.S. team grows and matures.
• Collaborate with global centres to adapt design methodologies to the U.S. market.

Skills

HV Substations

Power Systems

ERCOT Standards

Leadership

Client Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Our client is a global leader in high-voltage electrical engineering, playing a key role in powering the transition to a more sustainable future. They operate at the forefront of renewable energy, data centers, and complex utility infrastructure projects, driven by innovation and continuous improvement.

Their culture is built on safety, collaboration, and respect - values that shape how teams work, lead, and grow. Growth is viewed not just as a goal, but as a mindset.

Role Overview – Lead Electric Engineer

We are seeking a strategically minded and technical accomplished Lead Electrical Engineer to support the organic growth of our U.S. operations, with a specific focus across Texas. You will play a key role in technical oversight, client engagement, early stage project development, and delivery alignment, acting as the bridge linking Engineering with Estimating, procurement and Project Execution. While the position does not carry direct reports initially, you will be responsible for shaping the local engineering function and mentoring junior engineers as the team expands.

• Lead the design, specification, and coordination of HV substations for projects in Texas.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables meet utility, client and regulatory requirements (NESC, NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, ERCOT Standards etc.
• Act as the primary technical interface with U.S based clients, consultants, and utilities during both pre-construction and delivery phases.
• Provide technical governance and peer review of design outputs to ensure compliance with U.S codes, standards, and client-specific requirements.
• Support Business Development and Pre Construction teams in the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) model – including preliminary layouts, grid feasibility, and technical scoping.
• Collaborate with H&MV global engineering centres to localise and adapt design methodologies for the U.S market.
• Capture and share project learnings and regulatory insights to help inform the broader U.S market strategy.
• Participate in engineering resource planning, with a view to building and leading a U.S engineering team over the coming years.
• Drive a culture of accountability, technical rigor, and continuous improvement.
• Grow, manage and lead a team of engineers in the design and construction of HV substations.
• Maintain continuous professional development (CPD) within the engineering team.
• Enhance project delivery by fostering excellence in engineering practices.
• Facilitate effective communication among Project Managers and Site Managers to incorporate real-time feedback into project designs.
• Empower project engineers, reinforcing their responsibility for the engineering outputs of their projects.
• Contribute to the lessons learned log, ensuring it is regularly updated to enhance project outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
• 7+ years’ experience in electrical engineering within utility-scale or high-voltage EPC environments.
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams and external consultants an advantage
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. transmission/distribution infrastructure and regional standards (e.g. ERCOT interconnection process).
• Experience delivering turnkey substations, HV grid projects (138 kV–345 kV), and associated control/protection systems.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required.