Senior Electrical Engineer - Design-Build Construction

SanCrest; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SanCrest is seeking a Senior Lead Electrical Engineer to direct end-to-end electrical design and engineering activities across commercial, industrial, and energy markets. You will own electrical system design, calculations, and coordination from concept through commissioning to ensure code compliance, constructability, and safety.

The role focuses on leading teams, reviewing drawings and vendor submittals, and guiding engineers and designers while promoting innovation and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in electrical engineering for commercial/industrial/energy applications.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and safety practices.
• Advanced skills in system design, engineering calculations, and technical review.
• Excellent collaboration and communication across engineering, construction, and vendor teams.
• Leadership capabilities with a focus on mentoring and team-oriented excellence.

Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end electrical design and engineering activities, including calculations.
• Ensure adherence to applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Review and approve drawings, specifications, and vendor submittals.
• Coordinate with construction teams, clients, and vendors to support successful delivery.
• Guide project engineers and designers; provide technical leadership and mentorship.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in engineering processes.

Skills

Electrical design

Engineering calculations

Leadership

Team mentorship

Job description

Role: Senior Lead Electrical Engineer
Lead complex design-build electrical projects across commercial, industrial, and energy markets. Own electrical system design, calculations, and coordination from concept through commissioning to ensure code compliance, constructability, and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct end-to-end electrical design and engineering activities, including calculations.
• Ensure adherence to applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Review and approve drawings, specifications, and vendor submittals.
• Coordinate with construction teams, clients, and vendors to support successful delivery.
• Guide project engineers and designers; provide technical leadership and mentorship.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in engineering processes.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven expertise in electrical engineering for commercial/industrial/energy applications.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and safety practices.
• Advanced skills in system design, engineering calculations, and technical review.
• Excellent collaboration and communication across engineering, construction, and vendor teams.
• Leadership capabilities with a focus on mentoring and team-oriented excellence.