Lead Electrical Project Engineer

TRS Staffing Solutions; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions seeks a Lead Electrical Project Engineer/Lead Electrical Field Engineer for a long-term, salaried contract on a critical construction program. You will be on the construction site daily, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure electrical systems are designed, installed, tested and commissioned safely and on schedule.

You will manage MV/LV distribution, UPS and backup power infrastructure, review designs, and serve as the Owner's on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in electrical engineering, project engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV electrical distribution, backup power, generators, UPS systems; familiarity with NFPA, NEC, IEEE codes.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical scope through all project phases including concept design, detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Coordinate with consultants, utility providers, contractors and owner stakeholders on MV/LV distribution, UPS, and critical power infrastructure.
• Review electrical design deliverables for compliance with owner standards and codes; ensure constructability and safety requirements.
• Serve as primary liaison between SB Energy and external electrical engineering firms.
• Coordinate electrical activities with mechanical, structural, and commissioning teams.
• Review and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and field issues; validate pricing.
• Act as the Owner's on-site electrical representative during construction.
• Monitor contractor safety, quality, schedule adherence, and cost performance.
• Participate in site inspections, testing activities, and project meetings.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Construction management

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Lead Electrical Project Engineer/Mechanical Field Engineer

Status of Hire: long-term contract, salaried, non-exempt

Contract Duration: 18-24 months

Industry: new construction

Basic Function

As our Lead Electrical Project Engineer/Lead Electrical Field Engineer, you will support the Electrical Engineers that build some of the most interesting electrical systems in the world. You will be on the construction site daily interacting with the construction managers and stakeholders and be directly responsible for supporting the fast, high-quality delivery of our mission critical construction project. The Electrical Lead is responsible for ensuring electrical systems are designed, installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with project requirements, safety standards, schedules, budgets, and long-term operational reliability objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with internal project teams, engineering consultants, contractors, utilities, and commissioning teams to drive successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage electrical scope throughout project phases including concept design, detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Coordinate with engineering consultants, utility providers, contractors, and owner stakeholders regarding:
  • Medium-voltage (MV) distribution systems
  • Low-voltage (LV) distribution systems
  • UPS systems
  • Critical power infrastructure
• Review electrical design deliverables for compliance with owner standards, tenant requirements, constructability, and applicable codes.
• Serve as the primary liaison between SB Energy and external electrical engineering firms.
• Coordinate electrical activities with mechanical, structural, and commissioning teams.
• Review and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and field issues.
• Serve as the Owner's on-site electrical representative during construction.
• Monitor contractor safety, quality, schedule adherence, and cost performance.
• Participate in site inspections, testing activities, and project meetings.
• Validate electrical pay applications and change order pricing.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, procurement planning, and cost management.
• Support project scheduling with emphasis on electrical milestones and long-lead equipment.
• Coordinate commissioning activities including testing, system validation, startup, and turnover documentation.
• Work closely with third-party commissioning providers and operations teams.
• Identify risks associated with power delivery, procurement, and constructability and develop mitigation plans.
• Mentor project engineers and support cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline preferred
• 5-10 years of experience in electrical engineering, project engineering, construction management, or related field
• Strong knowledge of:
  • MV/LV electrical distribution systems
  • Backup power systems
  • Generators and UPS systems
  • NFPA, NEC, IEEE, and related electrical codes
• Experience coordinating with external engineering firms and contractors
• Experience supporting large-scale industrial, manufacturing, power, utility, mission-critical, or data center projects
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities

**Must be authorized to work in the United States; client is not able to offer sponsorship at this time

**Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.