Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Industrial Manufacturing

Lead Electrical Design Engineer focusing on electrical design across data center programs at Industrial Electric Manufacturing. Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure designs meet client specifications and industry standards.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in electrical engineering with a focus on hyperscaler data center builds, including power skids and e-houses. Proven ability to lead design reviews, ensure compliance with electrical codes, and mentor junior engineers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering ExperienceHyperscaler Data Center BuildsMedium And Low Voltage Electrical Distribution SystemsCross-Functional Design ReviewsElectrical Codes And Industry Standards

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Hard Skills

Electrical Schematics DevelopmentOne-Line DiagramsPanel LayoutsControl System DesignsTechnical ScopingCost EstimationRisk IdentificationDesign-For-ManufacturabilityTechnical LeadershipMentorship

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

NECIEEENEMAULCustomer SpecificationsEngineering DrawingsContractual Technical RequirementsConstructability IssuesDesign StandardsBest Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and interpret customer requirements, engineering drawings, plans, and specifications to ensure electrical designs meet contractual and technical intent.
Lead cross-functional design reviews, coordinating input and alignment from Sales, Manufacturing, and end-user stakeholders.
Serve as the primary electrical engineering point of contact for hyperscaler data center build programs, including skid and e-house electrical systems.
Develop, review, and approve electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, panel layouts, and control system designs.
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards (NEC, IEEE, NEMA, UL), and customer-specific technical requirements.
Partner with Manufacturing to resolve constructability issues and support design-for-manufacturability initiatives.
Support Sales and proposal teams with technical scoping, cost estimation input, and risk identification during the bid phase.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level electrical engineers.
Travel to customer sites, manufacturing facilities, and project locations as needed (up to 30%) to support design reviews, site walks, and commissioning support.
Identify and drive resolution of technical issues arising during design, fabrication, and field deployment.
Maintain and improve internal design standards, templates, and best practices for electrical engineering deliverables.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of applicable electrical engineering experience, including significant experience in a lead or senior technical role.
Demonstrated experience with hyperscaler data center builds, specifically involving power skids and e-houses.
Strong working knowledge of medium and low voltage electrical distribution systems.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional design reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience reviewing and interpreting customer specifications, drawings, and contractual technical requirements.
Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes and industry standards (NEC, IEEE, NEMA, UL, etc.).
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical detail for non-technical stakeholders (e.g., Sales).
Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success.