Lead Engineer

Metric Geo; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to oversee the design and analysis of electrical power systems and substations in Houston, TX. The role combines hands-on technical engineering with team leadership, quality control and client coordination.

You will independently develop engineering solutions, supervise multidisciplinary teams, and provide technical support through design, procurement and construction phases. Reports to Engineering Director and PE licensed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• Professional experience: 10+ years in electrical engineering.
• PE license or 15+ years of industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, NEC, NESC.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop conceptual and detailed designs for electrical power systems and substations.
• Lead and supervise engineers, designers and drafters through project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve complex engineering and constructability issues.
• Review equipment specifications and engineering packages for quality and compliance.
• Oversee production and review of technical drawings (schematics, interconnection, equipment layouts).
• Perform or review electrical studies: load-flow, short-circuit, coordination, motor-starting, harmonic and ground-grid analyses.
• Represent the technical team with clients, contractors, subcontractors, vendors and suppliers.
• Own projects from concept through construction support.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical design

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Our Client is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to oversee the design and analysis of electrical power systems and substations. This position combines hands-on technical engineering with team leadership, quality control and client coordination.

The Lead Engineer will independently develop engineering solutions, supervise multidisciplinary design teams and provide technical support throughout design, procurement and construction.

Reports to: Director of Engineering, P.E.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently develop conceptual and detailed designs for electrical power systems and substations.
• Lead and supervise engineers, designers and drafters throughout project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve complex engineering and constructability issues.
• Specify major electrical equipment, including transformers, generators, circuit breakers and switchgear.
• Review equipment specifications and engineering packages for quality, accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee the production and review of technical drawings, including:
• Protection and control schematics
• Interconnection drawings
• Equipment arrangement plans and section views
• Grounding and conduit plans
• Perform or review electrical studies, including:
• Load-flow and short-circuit studies
• Equipment evaluation and coordination studies
• Static and dynamic motor-starting studies
• Harmonic analysis
• Ground-grid analysis
• Arc-flash hazard assessments
• Serve as a technical representative when coordinating with clients, contractors, subcontractors, vendors and suppliers.
• Take full technical ownership of assigned projects from concept through construction support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• At least 10 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer licence or a minimum of 15 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of applicable standards and codes, including ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, NEC and NESC.
• Thorough understanding of electrical design constructability, field practices and construction procedures.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering and design teams.
• Strong communication, coordination and technical problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active NCEES Record.
• Experience delivering complex substation and power-system projects.
• Previous experience supporting projects through design, procurement and construction.