Lead Electrical Engineer - OnSite Energy & Power (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Raleigh, North Carolina seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to lead project design and manage teams. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 7 years of experience, ideally with EPC projects. Responsibilities include overseeing project schedules, client interactions, and ensuring compliance with safety policies. The firm values critical thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. Join a collaborative environment focused on innovative electrical design solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years electrical engineering experience; EPC project experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of projects from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Prepare electrical equipment specifications and purchase recommendations.
• Quality review production drawings and construction administration.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical design

Communication skills

Project management

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CAD software

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer

The Lead Electrical Engineer will lead electrical design project teams to create world‑class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Lead Electrical Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs. The ideal candidate will have management or leadership experience and 20 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Prepare electrical equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Review electrical equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.
• Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning; responsible for effective management of change orders.
• Apply expert knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.
• Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non‑standard design solutions.
• Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project‑related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD‑related software.
• Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design‑related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of electrical systems.
• Lead field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities; responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the electrical engineering practice; mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET‑accredited program and minimum 7 years electrical engineering experience; EPC project experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET‑accredited program, successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and minimum 7 years electrical engineering experience; EPC project experience preferred.
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and minimum 6 years electrical engineering experience; EPC project experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards. Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem‑solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Ability to travel.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Details

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.