Lead Electrical Engineer (PE)

Gilder Search Group; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

An international electrical equipment manufacturer is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join their Greenville, SC team. The role involves reviewing and analyzing specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with various departments to resolve technical issues. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of related experience. This position offers the chance to work on high-voltage infrastructure projects and competitive compensation with growth potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in power systems or switchgear industry.
• Experience reviewing technical specifications and compliance issues.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze customer specifications for compliance.
• Support technical discussions during sales and bidding.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Electrical transmission knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical specification analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (PE license)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Our client, an international electrical equipment manufacturer specializing in power distribution, is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer (PE) to join their team in Greenville, SC.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze customer specifications, RFQs, and technical documents for compliance with high-voltage circuit breakers

Ensure compliance with industry standards (IEEE, ANSI, IEC) and identify deviations or exceptions

Recommend product configurations and technical solutions to meet customer requirements

Review and markup electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings

Support technical discussions during sales and bidding processes

Collaborate with sales, engineering, and production to resolve technical issues and ensure project execution

Support product development, testing, and certification (incl. third-party labs such as CESI/KEMA)

Drive continuous improvement in compliance processes and documentation

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (PE license)

5+ years of experience in power systems or switchgear industry

Strong knowledge of electrical transmission, distribution, and substation equipment

Experience reviewing technical specifications and identifying compliance issues

Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings

Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred: experience with vacuum circuit breakers (38kV–145kV), testing/validation, and AutoCAD Electrical

Why Join

Opportunity to work on high-voltage, mission-critical electrical infrastructure projects

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Collaborative environment with cross-functional exposure (sales, engineering, production)

Involvement in product development, testing, and industry certification processes

Stable manufacturing environment with growth potential in power systems industry