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Electrical Design Leader

Job Description - Electrical Design Leader


Job Title: Electrical Design Leader

Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

Location: Birmingham, AL

 

 

Job Summary:

 Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Leader to manage and guide multidisciplinary engineering and design teams on complex, heavy industrial projects. This role is ideal for a licensed Electrical Engineer (PE preferred) or a highly experienced Senior Designer with 15–20 years of relevant experience. The candidate will play a critical role in delivering high-quality electrical designs, coordinating across disciplines, and ensuring successful project execution from concept through completion.
 

Responsibilities:


  • Lead and manage teams of electrical engineers and designers on large-scale industrial projects

  • Develop technical scopes of work and detailed electrical equipment specifications

  • Design and review key electrical deliverables, including: single-line diagrams, motor elementary diagrams, interconnection diagrams, power distribution plans, cable schedules, lighting and grounding plans

  • Direct and oversee the production of design deliverables to ensure quality and accuracy

  • Review and approve vendor drawings and technical submittals

  • Perform FEL (Front-End Loading) estimates (FEL 1, 2, and 3)

  • Collaborate with other discipline leads and clients to resolve technical challenges and drive project solutions

  • Conduct site walk-downs to gather field data and verify design conditions

  • Participate in client meetings, bid walk-downs, and project reviews


Qualifications:



  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering OR 15–20 years of relevant experience as a Senior Electrical Designer

  • Proven experience leading teams on complex, multi-discipline industrial projects

  • Strong knowledge of electrical design standards, codes, and best practices

  • Excellent communication and coordination skills

  • Ability to work both in-office and in field environments



Preferred Experience:



  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, but not required

  • Heavy industrial project experience (e.g., manufacturing, chemical, energy, or similar sectors)

  • Experience with project estimation and front-end engineering design (FEL phases)

  • Demonstrated ability to interface directly with clients and stakeholders



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