Lead Engineer

Weg industrias de Venezuela, c.a.; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to provide technical leadership for complex industrial, power generation, and grid stability projects.

This role serves as the senior technical authority throughout the project lifecycle, from proposal development through commissioning, working closely with customers, EPCs, utilities, and internal engineering teams. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in rotating equipment, MV VFDs, and power systems, along with the ability to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience in rotating equipment, MV drives, power systems, power generation, or grid stability applications.
• Strong knowledge of motors, generators, synchronous condensers, MV VFDs, and related electrical systems.
• Understanding of industrial, utility, or EPC project environments.
• Familiarity with NEMA, IEEE, IEC, UL, and other applicable industry standards.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting customer-facing technical discussions and project execution activities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; SAP experience is a plus.
• PE license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership during project pursuit, proposal development, engineering execution, commissioning, and customer support.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for customers, utilities, EPCs, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Review technical specifications, assess project risks, and develop engineering solutions.
• Support MV VFD, motor, generator, and power system integration activities.
• Lead technical reviews, design discussions, FATs, and commissioning activities as required.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable industry standards and customer requirements.
• Mentor Project Engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Coordinate and manage specialized external engineering consultants when required.
• Resolve complex technical issues during project execution and startup.

Skills

Rotating equipment

MV drives

Power systems

Power generation

Grid stability

Mentoring

Project leadership

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Career Opportunities with WEG - A First Class Company!

Founded in 1961, WEG is recognized as one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. WEG employs over 47,000 people around the globe and offers a diversified and integrated product line, with sales to more than 135 countries worldwide. Our U.S. operations are growing at an impressive rate and we're looking for talented individuals to help us move forward with this aggressive growth plan. WEG offers competitive compensation, challenging and exciting career options, as well as great benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability.

A Note About Applying at WEG

Over the past several years, WEG has grown through the acquisition of several industry-leading companies. While all roles are part of the WEG organization, hiring is currently managed through separate systems aligned to each business.

For job openings in other WEG facilities in the USA, check the list below:

WEG Electric Corp. is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to provide technical leadership for complex industrial, power generation, and grid stability projects. This role serves as the senior technical authority throughout the project lifecycle, from proposal development through commissioning, working closely with customers, EPCs, utilities, and internal engineering teams.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in rotating equipment, medium-voltage variable frequency drives (MV VFDs), and power systems, along with the ability to mentor engineers, guide technical decisions, and support successful project execution.

This position is based in Duluth, GA.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership during project pursuit, proposal development, engineering execution, commissioning, and customer support.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for customers, utilities, EPCs, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Review technical specifications, assess project risks, and develop engineering solutions.
• Support MV VFD, motor, generator, and power system integration activities.
• Lead technical reviews, design discussions, FATs, and commissioning activities as required.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable industry standards and customer requirements.
• Mentor Project Engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Coordinate and manage specialized external engineering consultants when required.
• Resolve complex technical issues during project execution and startup.

Experience & Knowledge

• 10+ years of engineering experience in rotating equipment, MV drives, power systems, power generation, or grid stability applications.
• Strong knowledge of motors, generators, synchronous condensers, MV VFDs, and related electrical systems.
• Understanding of industrial, utility, or EPC project environments.
• Familiarity with NEMA, IEEE, IEC, UL, and other applicable industry standards.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting customer-facing technical discussions and project execution activities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; SAP experience is a plus.
• PE license preferred but not required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Work Schedule

• Full-time, Monday through Friday.

Location & Travel

• Based in Duluth, GA.
• Travel required for customer meetings, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site visits, and commissioning activities.

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG Electric Corp. is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world, producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG Electric Corp. operates mainly in the capital goods sector and has five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings, and Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is in Duluth, GA, with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana, and Missouri, and over 30,000 employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG Electric Corp. does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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