Engineering Design Lead
Listed on 2026-05-28
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Engineering Design Lead
Location:
Minneapolis, MN, United States
Job Type: Full-Time
Description
This position can be based out of our Minneapolis, MN office.
About the position
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. The 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.
You will support projects ranging from design/build efforts to large hyper‑scale projects, review internal and external engineering documents to identify constructability risks and value engineering opportunities, perform advanced engineering studies, and provide hands‑on field support and troubleshooting.
Our Ideal Candidate
- Has a growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow.
- Has strong knowledge of the National Electric Code and other building codes as they relate to design.
- Can coach and mentor others with excellent listening and communication skills.
Day in the life
- 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 to support field execution.
- 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; responds to design questions, resolves issues, and issues plan revisions as required.
- 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.
- Demonstrates knowledge of local building energy codes and standards (e.g., IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, California Title 24), including developing, reviewing, and coordinating drawings for energy code compliance, evaluating lighting fixtures and control systems for compliance, utilizing energy compliance software and processes, and advising project managers on compliance strategies and solutions.
- 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 while representing the Companys technical leadership and core values.
- 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 the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.
- Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices,…
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