Lead Electrical Power Systems Engineer

Insight Global; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Lead Electrical Power Systems Engineer to guide naval power architecture efforts from concept to implementation. You will lead a ~12-person team, mentor engineers, and balance strategic direction with hands-on analysis and design for shipbuilding programs.

The role requires deep electrical power systems expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with Navy stakeholders and program leadership to resolve complex design issues.

Qualifications

• 14+ years in Electrical Power Systems Architecture, Design, and Analysis.
• Experience in power distribution, generation and system design.
• Proven leadership of complex engineering teams and mentoring.
• Translate customer requirements into technical solutions from concept to implementation.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and customer-facing skills.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Experience in Aerospace/Defense/Naval or other regulated industries.
• Bachelor's degree in Navy/shipbuilding related program experience.
• Master's degree or PhD.
• Experience leading teams of 10+ engineers.
• Experience supporting government contracts and engineering modifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and modification of electrical power system architectures.
• Translate customer requirements into system designs for ship builds.
• Support ongoing ship construction efforts and address Navy stakeholders.
• Provide technical oversight to ~12 engineers; mentor juniors.
• Collaborate with leadership and customers to evaluate design changes.
• Troubleshoot and validate system performance; drive solutions to implementation.

Skills

Electrical Power Systems Architecture

Power distribution

Mentoring

Requirements translation

Communication

Problem solving

Customer facing

Security clearance

Aerospace/Defense experience

Naval/shipbuilding exposure

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is looking to add a Lead Electrical Power Systems Engineer to their team located in the Berkeley, MO team. This individual will serve as the technical lead for electrical power architecture efforts supporting naval shipbuilding programs. They will spend approximately 50% of their time leading engineers and driving technical direction, while remaining heavily involved in hands-on design and analysis work. Daily responsibilities include leading the development and modification of electrical power system architectures, reviewing and translating customer requirements into system designs, supporting ongoing ship construction efforts, and addressing technical questions from both internal teams and Navy stakeholders. The engineer will provide technical oversight to a team of approximately 12 engineers, ensuring high-quality deliverables while mentoring and developing junior team members. They will also collaborate with program leadership, engineering teams, and customers to evaluate design changes, troubleshoot complex power system issues, validate system performance, and drive solutions through implementation. This role requires deep expertise in electrical power systems, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to balance strategic technical guidance with detailed engineering execution.

Skills and Requirements

• 14+ years of Electrical Power Systems Architecture, Design, and Analysis experience.
• Strong background in electrical power distribution, generation, and power system design.
• Experience leading complex engineering efforts and mentoring technical teams.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into technical solutions and lead designs from concept through implementation.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer-facing skills.
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Aerospace, Defense, Naval, or other highly regulated industry experience.
• Bachelors degree-U.S. Navy or shipbuilding program experience.
• Master's degree or PhD.
• Experience leading teams of 10+ engineers.
• Experience supporting government contracts and engineering modifications.

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