Lead Electrical Engineer

Kensington360; United States; A distancia; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote

Descripción de la vacante

Kensington360 is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive design and analysis for industrial projects within a collaborative, employee-owned consultancy. This fully remote role is open to candidates across the United States, offering technical ownership and opportunities to lead multiple projects.

You will oversee medium- and low-voltage power distribution, conduct power system studies, stamp packages, and guide design teams while interfacing with clients and contractors to deliver

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PE license.
• 10+ years in industrial electrical systems engineering.
• 5+ years with MV up to 15kV and LV up to 600 VAC.
• Experience with electrical power analysis software such as SKM or EasyPower.
• Knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70/70B/70E/79 and IEEE standards.
• 15+ years of industry-relevant engineering experience.
• Hazardous area classification experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead electrical design and analysis for industrial projects across a portfolio.
• Perform power system studies including short circuit, load flow, coordination and harmonics.
• Design machine/process power distribution and facility electrical infrastructure.
• Conduct site investigations and gather field data in industrial environments.
• Lead project documentation, schedules, deliverables and cost estimates.

Conocimientos

Power systems design

Leadership

Electrical analysis

Client collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

SKM Power Tools

EasyPower

Descripción del empleo

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer ready to lead complex industrial projects, influence engineering solutions and make a meaningful impact across the manufacturing sector?

We're partnering with an established, employee-owned engineering consultancy specialising in solving complex technical challenges across industrial and manufacturing environments.

With a reputation for engineering excellence and a collaborative, people-focused culture, the business offers the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals, take ownership of challenging projects and develop your career.

They're now seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to bring technical expertise and leadership to their team. This is a fully remote position, open to candidates anywhere in the United States.

The Opportunity

You’ll lead electrical engineering design and analysis across a diverse portfolio of industrial projects, combining hands-on technical expertise with project leadership. Working closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll help deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing technical design support for industrial electrical systems, including medium-voltage (up to 15kV) and low-voltage (up to 600 VAC) power distribution.
• Undertaking power systems analysis, including short circuit, load flow, overcurrent coordination, arc flash, power factor, grounding and harmonics.
• Designing machine and process power distribution, facility electrical infrastructure and grounding systems, including overseeing installation.
• Conducting site investigations and gathering field data within industrial and manufacturing environments when required.
• Leading project documentation, schedules, deliverables and cost estimates.
• Reviewing, approving and stamping engineering design packages, ensuring quality and technical accuracy.
• Directing design teams, delegating workloads and providing technical guidance.
• Leading client and internal design reviews and collaborating with contractors and project stakeholders.
• Developing technical proposals covering project concepts, scope, deliverables, resource requirements and estimated costs.

Travel of up to 25% annually may be required.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for an experienced engineering professional who combines technical excellence with the confidence to lead projects and influence engineering decisions.

Essential experience and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, ideally specialising in Power Systems, or equivalent technical experience.
• 10+ years' experience in industrial electrical systems engineering, design and analysis.
• 5+ years' experience with medium-voltage (up to 15kV) and low-voltage (up to 600 VAC) power distribution systems.
• Knowledge of utility services, campus distribution, substations, switchgear, transformers, panel boards, grounding systems, capacitor banks and CT metering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licence.
• Experience with electrical power analysis software such as SKM Power Tools for Windows or EasyPower.
• Strong understanding of short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination, arc flash, load studies, power factor correction and harmonics.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and relevant standards, including NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, 79 and IEEE standards.
• 15+ years of industry-relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with hazardous area classification and associated power system implications.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join an established consultancy where technical expertise, collaboration and individual contribution are genuinely valued.

You’ll benefit from:

• Fully remote working – flexibility to be based anywhere in the United States.
• Technical ownership – lead complex projects and influence engineering decisions.
• Career development – opportunities to broaden your expertise and progress professionally.
• Collaborative culture – work alongside experienced engineering professionals who value quality and innovation.
• Long-term opportunity – join an employee-owned business with a strong commitment to its people.