[Hiring] Engineering Design Lead @Archkey Solutions LLC

Role Description

As the Engineering Design Lead, you will provide technical and people leadership to a team of engineers and designers delivering high-quality electrical engineering drawings, 3D models, and construction documents that support complex and challenging electrical installations, in alignment with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives, and regulations. This role combines advanced engineering expertise, team leadership, and construction-focused problem solving to ensure designs are safe, code-compliant, fully constructible, and aligned with project goals. The Engineering Design Lead supports projects ranging from Design/Build efforts to some of the largest hyper-scale projects in the country. In addition to leading design execution, this role reviews internal and external engineering documents to identify constructability risks and value engineering opportunities, performs advanced engineering studies, and provides hands-on field support and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge, strong leadership capability, and a commitment to engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience in engineering, electrical design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of applicable design engineering experience or 8 years with an electrical engineering degree and Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Extensive experience in facilities power design, including lighting, receptacle layouts, circuiting, panelboard schedules, load calculations, and equipment sizing.
• Experience in healthcare, heavy industrial, and/or data center projects is highly desirable. Controls experience is a plus.
• Advanced ability to read, interpret, and apply electrical contracts, plans, drawings, and specifications.
• High proficiency in Revit, Autodesk tools, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience performing engineering studies using SKM or ETAP is preferred.
• Strong commitment to electrical construction, engineering excellence, and team leadership.
• Proven experience supporting field electricians through all phases of construction.
• Demonstrated experience proposing, scoping, and estimating engineering and design efforts.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and systems-level problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, customer focus, and effective decision-making under pressure.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Requirements

• Leads and manages a small team of engineers and designers, overseeing the development of detailed electrical engineering permit drawings, 3D models, and construction installation documents.
• Develops, reviews, and approves engineering calculations, studies, and reports including arc flash, short circuit, overcurrent protective device coordination, duct bank ampacity, load, lighting, and power factor correction.
• Serves as the primary engineering authority for project teams, providing technical direction, constructability guidance, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Reviews and approves designs prepared by Electrical Engineers and Designers to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and company best practices.
• Leads technical review of outside engineering documents and supports value engineering, scope development, and constructability planning.
• Participates in electrical construction and design-related training.
• Enforces company engineering standards and maintains strict QA/QC procedures for all deliverables.
• Recommends improvements to design standards, workflows, and procedures.
• Stays current with new electrical and safety codes, materials, technologies, and industry best practices.
• Coordinates with field electricians to support data collection and implementation as needed.
• Leads any size project from an engineering perspective, supporting estimating, scheduling, forecasting, and budget alignment.
• Monitors and guides the design activities of engineers and designers to achieve high performance in quality, productivity, and schedule adherence.
• Provides ongoing coaching, training, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Coordinates and balances team workload across multiple projects to ensure design deliverables are completed on schedule and within scope.
• Mentors and develops Electrical Engineers and Designers; supports licensure development and knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Builds trusted relationships with customers, inspectors, vendors, and trade partners.
• Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
• Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure efficient operations.
• Promotes and models the Company mission, vision, and values.

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision).
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Access to wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance programs to support growth and well-being.

Travel

Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Occasional travel to job sites is required.

Salary Range

$107,600 - $150,600 annually, based on experience and qualifications.