Lead Engineer

WEG Electric Corp; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

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 acts as the senior technical authority from proposal development through commissioning, collaborating with customers, EPCs, utilities and internal teams.

Based in Duluth, GA, the ideal candidate has deep expertise in rotating equipment, MV drives, and power systems.

Qualifications

• 10 years of engineering experience in rotating equipment, MV drives, power systems, or grid stability applications.
• Deep knowledge of motors, generators, synchronous condensers, MV VFDs and related electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership during pursuit, engineering, execution, commissioning and customer support.
• Serve as primary technical resource for customers, utilities, EPCs, consultants and stakeholders.
• Review specifications, assess risks, and develop engineering solutions.
• Support MV VFD, motor, generator and power system integration activities.
• Lead technical reviews, FATs and commissioning as required.
• Mentor project engineers and guide cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate external engineering consultants when needed.
• Resolve complex technical issues during project execution and startup.

Skills

Rotating equipment

MV drives

Power systems

Mentoring

Project leadership

Customer engagement

Documentation

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

About the Role

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

• Bachelors 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 30000 employees worldwide Visit our website to learn more wwwwegnet

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

We are proud to be an Equal OpportunityAffirmative Action employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex disability veteran status or other protected status