Lead Electrical Engineer – Building Design

Olsson; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus potential

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for Building Design to drive electrical system design on complex building projects. You will mentor engineers, guide technical direction, and work directly with clients to ensure design quality and project success.

You will lead coordination with multidisciplinary teams, set design standards, and help grow the South Facilities & Design practice with innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing electrical systems for complex building projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Strong experience with power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems in facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design for complex building projects and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Set QA/QC standards and best practices for electrical design.
• Mentor engineers and designers, providing technical reviews and career guidance.
• Engage with clients directly, supporting meetings and pursuits.
• Contribute to design strategy and project planning to drive effective solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Project coordination

Client engagement

Education

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer – Building Design

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Olsson’s Facilities Engineering and Design Team delivers innovative, high‑performance electrical solutions for technically complex projects across industries such as healthcare, education, data centers, commercial developments, and military facilities.

As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you’ll play a key role in both project execution and team leadership. This position is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys mentoring others, working directly with clients, and guiding technical direction across complex building projects.

You’ll help elevate design quality, support client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of the South Facilities & Design team.

What you’ll do:

• Lead complex projects by overseeing electrical system design and supporting multidisciplinary coordination
• Set quality standards by developing and upholding QA/QC processes and electrical design best practices
• Mentor and develop engineers and designers, providing technical guidance, reviews, and career support
• Support design strategy and planning, partnering with project managers and discipline leaders to deliver effective solutions
• Work directly with current and future clients, serving as a trusted technical advisor and participating in client meetings and pursuits
• Support business growth by contributing electrical expertise during early project planning and opportunity development
• Continuously improve workflows, tools, and standards to strengthen team efficiency, consistency, and innovation

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• 10+ years of experience designing electrical systems for complex building projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Strong experience with power distribution, lighting, and low‑voltage systems for facilities such as healthcare, laboratories, data centers, and mission‑critical environments
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Experience leading technical teams, reviewing work, and setting electrical design standards
• Clear communication skills and comfort engaging directly with clients

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.