What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Electrical Engineer position at Q1 Technologies, Inc.?
Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer
Location : Houston, TX onsite
Role Descriptions:
To own electrical engineering decisions for fully integrated modular solutions involving medium voltage, low voltage systems, switchgear, relay panels, MCCs, UPS systems, protection schemes, and data center power infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and review single line diagrams, schematics, control wiring, and protection philosophy
• Support design of MV/LV switchgear, switchboards, MCCs, relay panels, and packaged substations
• Perform load calculations, cable sizing, protection coordination, and equipment selection
• Interface with customer specifications and utility requirements
• Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, ANSI, UL891, UL508A, and project standards
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning documentation, and technical clarifications
• Coordinate with structural and mechanical teams for equipment integration
• Review vendor drawings and support procurement alignment
• Participate in site technical decisions and customer discussions
Required Experience
• 10 years in industrial electrical systems / substations / modular electrical buildings
• Experience in data center electrical systems preferred
• Strong understanding of switchgear, protection systems, and power distribution
Preferred Software
• ETAP
• EPLAN
• AutoCAD Electrical
• SKM Power Tools (preferred)