Lead Project Engineer, Electrical Systems & Commissioning

Accenture PLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct in Houston, TX seeks an experienced leader to oversee electrical controls systems integration for life sciences and pharmaceutical facilities. You will coordinate disciplines, manage vendors, and drive installation, testing, and startup on client sites.

The role requires deep expertise in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and civil interfaces, with strong project controls, QA/QC, and documentation duties. Onsite collaboration with clients is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related field) preferred, or an additional four years of related experience
• 10+ years of experience in engineering (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, civil), preferably within life sciences, pharmaceutical, or data center environments
• 3+ years of senior-level construction management or design management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, development, and integration of electrical controls systems, including SCADA, EPMS, switchgear, power distribution, and other building systems
• Provide technical input on electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and civil system designs during planning, design reviews, and project execution
• Collaborate with vendors, contractors, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure all systems meet project specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
• Lead installation, testing, commissioning, and startup activities for building systems, ensuring compliance with project objectives and industry best practices
• Conduct schedule reviews, monitor project progress, and provide technical updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to clients and project teams
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical controls, power distribution, mechanical, plumbing, and facility system issues during construction, startup, and commissioning
• Prepare and maintain QA/QC and commissioning documentation, including test reports, issue logs, punch lists, and system validation records
• Develop turnover packages to support handoff of systems, documentation, and operational requirements to facility operations teams
• Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

SCADA

EPMS

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Accenture Construct in Houston, TX seeks an experienced leader to oversee electrical controls systems integration for life sciences and pharmaceutical facilities. You will coordinate disciplines, manage vendors, and drive installation, testing, and startup on client sites.

The role requires deep expertise in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and civil interfaces, with strong project controls, QA/QC, and documentation duties. Onsite collaboration with clients is essential.