A hands-on Lead Electrical Design Engineer role in Austin focused on critical power systems, LV/MV switchgear, and electrical infrastructure.

Lead electrical design for low- and medium-voltage switchgear, power distribution equipment, and critical power systems
Develop and oversee single-line diagrams
Develop and oversee electrical schematics
Develop and oversee switchgear layouts and equipment layouts
Develop and oversee wiring documentation and engineering specifications
Take ownership of electrical designs from initial requirements through manufacturing and delivery
Provide technical leadership across multiple concurrent projects
Work directly with customers to gather application requirements and define suitable switchgear and power distribution solutions
Support proposals and early project development with engineering input
Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to ensure designs are practical, accurate, and manufacturable
Review electrical designs for technical accuracy, functionality, and compliance
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to design, manufacturing, testing, and field electrical activities
Mentor junior engineers and designers; provide technical direction
Contribute to improving engineering standards, design processes, and team efficiency

Strong electrical design experience in power distribution and switchgear
Experience with one or more high-reliability application areas: data centers / mission-critical facilities, power generation, industrial and manufacturing facilities, healthcare, airports or transportation infrastructure, utility or other high-reliability electrical applications
Strong knowledge of LV and MV power distribution and switchgear systems (highly preferred)
Hands-on experience designing low- and medium-voltage switchgear
Strong understanding of electrical power distribution systems
Experience developing single-line diagrams, schematics, and equipment layouts
Knowledge of electrical protection and coordination
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, or comparable design software
Familiarity with protective relays; SEL experience is a plus
Ability to independently develop electrical designs (not primarily reviewing or redlining)
Ability to lead technical design activities and provide direction to engineers and designers
Comfort working directly with customers and translating requirements into practical electrical designs
Strong communication and project coordination skills
Ability to collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, production, testing, and field service teams
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Self-directed and accountable with a strong sense of technical ownership

Lead critical power and switchgear design work supporting large-scale infrastructure projects
Influence designs from initial concept through manufacturing while working closely with customers and internal teams
Project scale can range from approximately $1M to $200M+

Hands-on Lead Electrical Design Engineer role for complex power system projects
Leverage experience to independently develop designs, lead technical activities, and help move projects from concept through manufacturing
Applications include data centers, industrial facilities, power generation, healthcare, and other high-reliability environments

Location: Austin, TX (onsite)

Salary: USD 100,000 - 175,000 per year

Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Critical Power & MV Switchgear

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