Lead Electrical Engineer

ACS - Engineer. Integrate. Build.; Verona (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

401(k) employer match

Overnight bonus

Bonus incentive program

Paid time off

Health care benefits

Job summary

ACS is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our team at our Verona, WI headquarters or our regional office in Troy, MI. You will lead electrical design, integration and start-up efforts for technically complex projects, coordinating with internal engineers, designers, and clients.

The role requires deep NEC/NFPA knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to travel for design reviews, installations and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Industrial Electrical Systems design at a consulting engineering firm or a design/build contractor.
• Demonstrates knowledge of NEC and NFPA codes; PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design, construction, and start-up activities.
• Collaborate with internal engineers, designers, project managers, and clients.
• Ensure project design meets budget, schedule, and criteria.
• Perform engineering calculations and produce technical documentation.
• Support site installations, commissioning, and field start-ups.

Skills

Industrial Electrical Systems design

NEC/NFPA knowledge

Power systems

AC drives

Lighting design

Gas detection

Fire alarm systems

Lighting control

Engineering calculations

Technical writing

Oral communication

Travel to customer facilities

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

SKM Power Tools

Lighting calculation software

Job description

ACS is looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our team. This great opportunity is open at our headquarters in Verona, WI or regional office in Troy, MI.

With 25 years of experience, ACS specializes in the engineering, integration and construction of technically complex R&D and production equipment, controls, and facilities. With a positive, collaborative company culture, we are proud to have been named a “Top Workplace” since 2019.

The Lead Electrical Engineer’s role is to ensure the electrical needs of the client are addressed through proper design, construction, and start-up. This is accomplished through an understanding of the client’s budget, schedule, design criteria, and project specific requirements. The individual will work with a team of engineers to execute project work to ensure the above is met. The engineer will work closely with both internal (other engineers, designers, project managers, coordinators, and our manufacturing and staff from our manufacturing facility) and external team members (clients and suppliers).

Basic requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Industrial Electrical Systems design at a consulting engineering firm or a Design/Build Electrical Contractor.
• PE License preferred.
• Demonstrates engineering knowledge in 5 of the following areas: Power Systems, AC Drives, Lighting, Gas Detection, Fire Alarm, lighting control, and Lightning Protection Systems, including performing engineering calculations for the design of power and control systems.
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA Codes.
• Revit, SKM Power Tools, and lighting calculation software experience and proficiency
• Experience and knowledge of power regeneration, medium voltage systems, and facility energy reduction is preferred.
• Understands and plans equipment installation and start-up requirements.
• Experience providing efficient and effective client service, including balancing multiple projects and responding to changes in deadline, scope, and design.
• Demonstrates strong technical writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel to customer facilities with several overnight stays for design meetings, equipment installation supervision and commissioning.
• Must have the following personal skills and characteristics: problem- solving skills, strong organizational and time management skills, team player, takes initiative to improve personal skills, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively with all internal and external levels and groups.

Along with an amazing company culture, ACS offers comprehensive health care benefits, a 401(k) employer match program, an overnight bonus plus eligibility for a bonus incentive program, hybrid working model, and paid time off.

For a full overview of our organization, visit our website at: www.acscm.com