Lead Electrical Engineer – Building Design
Job Description
Olsson’s Facilities Engineering and Design Team delivers innovative, high‑performance electrical solutions for technically complex projects across industries such as healthcare, education, data centers, commercial developments, and military facilities.
As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you’ll play a key role in both project execution and team leadership. This position is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys mentoring others, working directly with clients, and guiding technical direction across complex building projects.
You’ll help elevate design quality, support client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of the South Facilities & Design team.
What you’ll do:
Lead complex projects by overseeing electrical system design and supporting multidisciplinary coordination
Set quality standards by developing and upholding QA/QC processes and electrical design best practices
Mentor and develop engineers and designers, providing technical guidance, reviews, and career support
Support design strategy and planning, partnering with project managers and discipline leaders to deliver effective solutions
Work directly with current and future clients, serving as a trusted technical advisor and participating in client meetings and pursuits
Support business growth by contributing electrical expertise during early project planning and opportunity development
Continuously improve workflows, tools, and standards to strengthen team efficiency, consistency, and innovation
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
Working collaboratively with others.
Having ownership in the work you do.
Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You bring to the team:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
10+ years of experience designing electrical systems for complex building projects
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Strong experience with power distribution, lighting, and low‑voltage systems for facilities such as healthcare, laboratories, data centers, and mission‑critical environments
Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit
Experience leading technical teams, reviewing work, and setting electrical design standards
Clear communication skills and comfort engaging directly with clients
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