Lead Electrical Engineer, EPC Projects & Design

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to join a leading US energy solutions company. You will take charge of executing and overseeing EPC electrical work on flagship projects, collaborating with the integrated EPC team and clients to deliver world‑class, safe, and compliant solutions.

The role requires strong leadership, design oversight, and proficiency in power systems studies, protective relaying, and equipment like MCCs and switchgear.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Experience leading electrical design teams on EPC projects is desirable.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills are essential.
• Familiarity with standards like ANSI/IEEE/NEC is preferred.
• Proficiency in evaluating load flow, short-circuit, and arc flash analyses.

Responsibilities

• Be client-facing and manage scope, budget, and schedule for electrical projects, including change management.
• Provide third‑party engineering oversight and lead the electrical team’s development.
• Lead electrical technical design and serve as engineer of record when needed.
• Perform or review engineering tasks using latest calculation software.
• Prepare and review load lists, system studies, diagrams, layouts, and data sheets.
• Collaborate with EPC team and clients to manage RFIs, deliverables, and change orders.
• Review vendor documents to ensure specs and data sheet requirements are met.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to join a leading US energy solutions company. You will take charge of executing and overseeing EPC electrical work on flagship projects, collaborating with the integrated EPC team and clients to deliver world‑class, safe, and compliant solutions.

The role requires strong leadership, design oversight, and proficiency in power systems studies, protective relaying, and equipment like MCCs and switchgear.