What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Electrical Engineer position at Allied Resources Technical Consultants?
About the Role:
The Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for managing and executing electrical engineering and design activities for a wide range of industrial and commercial projects. This role provides technical leadership throughout all phases of project development, including planning, design, construction documentation, and field support. The successful candidate will oversee multidisciplinary coordination efforts, support client relationships, and lead internal engineering teams to deliver high-quality, code-compliant solutions on schedule and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead electrical engineering and design efforts for small to large-scale projects across multiple industries.
- Manage electrical discipline scope, schedules, staffing, and project budgets.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and clients to ensure integrated project delivery.
- Develop and review electrical construction documents including plans, specifications, one-line diagrams, load calculations, lighting layouts, and equipment schedules.
- Perform and oversee engineering analyses such as power distribution studies, voltage drop calculations, short circuit analysis, and lighting calculations.
- Support construction activities including RFIs, submittal reviews, field observations, punch lists, and issue resolution.
- Conduct field surveys and evaluate existing electrical systems for renovation and retrofit projects.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical codes, building codes, and industry standards.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and designers across the project team.
- Participate in proposal development, project planning, and client presentations.
- Support quality assurance and technical review processes for project deliverables.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related engineering discipline from an accredited program.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing.
- 10 years of experience in electrical engineering and design within consulting, industrial, or construction-related environments.
- Strong understanding of electrical power systems, lighting design, grounding, and low-voltage/special systems.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating with external stakeholders.
- Proficiency with engineering and drafting tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of applicable electrical and building codes including NFPA, IEEE, OSHA, UL, and related standards.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel periodically for project meetings, site visits, and client support.
EEO Policy:
Allied Resources complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Allied Resources does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law.