Projects Engineering Lead, TR

Samsung Electronics America; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 106,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with match

Onsite amenities

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an Electrical Projects Engineering Lead to guide strategic CAPEX roadmaps and critical electrical infrastructure at our Austin fab. You will mentor engineers, govern power distribution design and safety standards, and drive capital projects from feasibility through turnover.

You will own technical direction, performance metrics, and collaboration with project managers and field teams to ensure reliable 24x7 operations and compliant installations.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree required.
• Texas PE license preferred (or transferable).
• 5+ years electrical design and project leadership in industry.
• Deep knowledge of MV/LV distribution and protection schemes.
• Experience with capital projects, CIP/R&M, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical project teams and allocate resources across multiple CIP/R&M projects.
• Oversee design, code compliance, and safety validation of power systems.
• Approve site electrical specifications for MV/LV equipment.
• Manage external consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Deliver projects on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Drive safety culture and regulatory compliance across facilities.
• Oversee QA/QC reviews and feasibility/design reports.
• Provide technical mentorship and career growth for engineers.

Skills

People leadership

Mentorship

Performance mgmt

Technical upskilling

Safety leadership

Strategic oversight

Code & safety

Specification ownership

Standards advocacy

Lifecycle ownership

QA/QC leadership

Sustainability leadership

Energy efficiency

Communication

Analytical mindset

Drive for results

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow. Come innovate with us!

Position Summary

The Infra Electrical Projects Team is seeking an Electrical Projects Engineering Lead to serve as the front-line leader and technical representative for our critical electrical infrastructure. In this leadership capacity, you will be responsible for the strategic development and execution of CAPEX roadmaps, overseeing high-impact end-of-life retrofits and capacity expansion projects essential to the 24x7x365 reliability of our semiconductor fabrication facilities. As the Team Representative, you will bridge the gap between executive planning and technical execution, ensuring that power distribution systems are scalable, safe, and resilient. You will provide technical mentorship to engineers and manage the delivery of world-class manufacturing infrastructure.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• People Leadership & Talent Development
  • Team Management: Provide direct supervision and guidance to a team of electrical project engineers, managing workload distribution to ensure balanced resource allocation across multiple projects.
  • Mentorship & Coaching: Act as a technical mentor to junior and mid-level engineers, conducting regular 1-on-1s to provide feedback, coach them through technical hurdles, and support their professional growth.
  • Performance Management: Establish clear KPIs and performance goals for team members; conduct annual performance reviews and drive accountability for deliverables.
  • Technical Upskilling: Identify skill gaps within the team and implement training plans or certification paths (e.g., PE licensure, PMP) to elevate the team’s overall technical capability.
  • Culture & Safety Leadership: Promote a “Safety First” culture, ensuring all team members adhere to strict safety protocols and promoting a psychological safe environment for reporting risks or errors.
• Technical Leadership & Governance
  • Strategic Oversight: Lead the technical direction for the design, code compliance, and safety validation of power distribution systems to ensure peak equipment performance and system reliability.
  • Safety Authority: Serve as the primary lead for Arc‑Flash analysis and site‑wide compliance, ensuring all studies align with the latest regulatory standards to guarantee personnel safety.
  • Specification Ownership: Establish, review, and approve site‑wide electrical specifications for medium‑voltage (MV) and low‑voltage (LV) distribution equipment, setting the standard for all future installations.
  • Standards Advocacy: Drive the application of industry standards (e.g., SEMI F47 for voltage sag ride‑through) to maximize facility uptime and operational stability.
• Team Project & Portfolio Management
  • Lifecycle Ownership: Oversee the full project lifecycle—from conceptual design and feasibility reporting to final delivery—ensuring all Capital Investment Projects (CIP) and R&M initiatives are delivered within scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Design Approval: Author and finalize Feasibility Reports and Conceptual Designs, providing the technical justification for major capital expenditures.
  • Execution Leadership: Lead the engineering transition from pre‑construction through construction and final turnover to Operations, ensuring a seamless hand‑off.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • External Team Management: Manage and hold accountable external consultant design teams, general contractors, and subcontractors, ensuring deliverables meet Samsung’s rigorous quality and safety standards.
  • Cross‑Functional Partnership: Serve as the primary electrical representative in collaborations with Project Managers, field technicians, and diverse stakeholders to resolve complex infrastructure challenges.
• QA/QC Leadership
  • Finalise QA/QC reviews on all engineering deliverables and vendor proposals to mitigate technical risk.
• Sustainability & Compliance Audit Leadership
  • Lead the department's participation in internal and external ISO 50001 audits.
• Strategic Energy Goals
  • Drive corporate sustainability and energy‑efficiency initiatives through innovative electrical engineering solutions.

Skills and Qualifications

• Education & Certification Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• Licensure Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas is highly preferred (or a PE in another state with the ability to transfer).
• Certification PMP certification is a significant plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of electrical design and project experience in an industrial setting, with a proven track record of leading complex projects.
• Power Systems Expert knowledge of MV/LV (15kV–208V) equipment, including power system fault/coordination studies, protection schemes, and protective relays.
• Equipment Mastery Deep experience in the design, sizing, and operation of MCCs, ATS, STS, Transformers, Emergency Generators, and UPS systems.
• Specialized Knowledge Proficiency in Electric Motors, VFD/AFD, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., MODBUS).
• Regulatory Mastery Expert proficiency with IBC, IFC, NFPA, and other regulatory codes applicable to industrial power distribution.
• Software Advanced proficiency with electrical modeling software (e.g., ETAP, SKM).
• Leadership Competencies
  • Project Stewardship: Proven experience managing the full design-to-construction pipeline for large-scale industrial projects.
  • Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical strategies to executive leadership and non‑technical stakeholders.
  • Analytical Mindset: Strong creative problem‑solving skills and the ability to maintain a high‑level strategic view while managing granular technical details.
  • Drive for Results: Demonstrated leadership potential and a proven ability to meet aggressive goals within tight timelines in a high‑pressure environment.

The current base salary range for this role is between $106,000 - $145,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying that the applicant falls under the “U.S. Person” definition (including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or the employer timely obtaining any necessary export license under federal law. The employer evaluates export licensing on a case‑by‑case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion, as export license applications can take many weeks to process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives and MORE
• Eligible full‑time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance

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