Senior Lead Electrical Engineer — Building Power Systems

CRB; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CRB in Omaha seeks a Senior Lead Electrical Engineer to guide electrical design for complex building and industrial projects. You will lead low- and medium-voltage systems, mentor teams, and collaborate with clients, PMs, and construction teams from concept through construction.

The role requires a PE license, an ABET‑accredited degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering, and 15+ years in electrical engineering, with power, lighting, and code compliance expertise in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• ABET‑accredited Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in a consulting or design firm environment.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proven experience designing and leading projects involving building or industrial power systems and voltage‑based electrical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for complex projects across all phases, including programming, design development, construction documentation, and construction support.
• Design and coordinate low‑ and medium‑voltage power distribution systems, including switchgear, panelboards, transformers, feeders, grounding, and protective devices.
• Perform advanced power system calculations, including load studies, short‑circuit analysis, voltage drop, and arc flash evaluations.
• Develop electrical construction drawings and specifications that are fully code‑compliant and construction‑ready.
• Identify and resolve complex existing conditions through site visits and field surveys.
• Direct and coordinate the work of electrical engineers and designers at various experience levels.
• Collaborate with project managers on scope definition, scheduling, staffing, and electrical discipline budgets.
• Work closely with architectural, mechanical, structural, process, and construction teams to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, utilities, and equipment manufacturers to support design and installation of electrical systems.
• Provide technical leadership during construction, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, site observations, and punch list development.
• Perform detailed quality reviews of electrical documents, calculations, and designs to ensure technical accuracy and overall project quality.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid‑level electrical engineers and designers.
• Promote best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the electrical team.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

ABET‑accredited bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

NEC knowledge

Code compliance

Job description

CRB in Omaha seeks a Senior Lead Electrical Engineer to guide electrical design for complex building and industrial projects. You will lead low- and medium-voltage systems, mentor teams, and collaborate with clients, PMs, and construction teams from concept through construction.

The role requires a PE license, an ABET‑accredited degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering, and 15+ years in electrical engineering, with power, lighting, and code compliance expertise in regulated environments.