Team Lead - Substation Engineering

Job Details Level: Management

Job Location:

Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, CO 80215

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $ - $ Salary/year

Travel Percentage :
Typical: 11 - 25%
Job Shift: Day Job Category:
Engineering Team Lead–Substation Engineer (Data Centers)

Mission Critical & Industrial (MCI) is a growing consulting and engineering arm of NEI focused on the design and delivery of complex electrical infrastructure for demanding environments, including data centers, oil & gas operations and large-scale commercial and industrial facilities. MCI supports high-impact infrastructure projects for clients, some of whomrank in the top ten of their respective industry segments across North America.

The group combines the momentum of a team that is actively building with the stability of an established firm with more than 40 years of industry presence and over 300engineers. Engineersremainengaged across the full project lifecycle, from early concept and planning through detailed design and execution support. The work emphasizes sound judgment, strong client relationships, and practical business thinking. MC&I offers an environment where engineers can contribute ideas, build lasting professional relationships, and help shape a long-term legacy of engineering excellence.

The Team Lead– Datacenters role is a leadership position within MCI for experienced engineers who want to remain technically engaged while taking responsibility for people, delivery, and outcomes. In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary team supporting industrial and mission-critical clients, apply sound engineering judgment to complex challenges, andmaintainregular interaction with clients as a trusted technical partner. The role balances hands‑on technical execution with mentorship, coaching, and ownership of delivery.

The Team Lead  shapes technical direction,reinforces quality and accountability standards, andbuildslasting professional relationships with clients and internal teams. As MCI continues to grow, this role offers opportunities to take on increased technical, client, andbusinessresponsibility based on performance and business needs.

Salary Range:$110,000 - $165,000 / year

The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.

This opportunity is available to bothlocal / in-office(Lakewood, CO) andfull-time remote candidates.

• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for clients, building trusted, long-term relationships through clear communication and reliable delivery.
• Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders to align teams,facilitate effective communication, and drive strong project outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, design efficiencies, and expanded client support while providing field support, troubleshooting, and engineering observation during construction and commissioning as needed.
• Partner with project managers to define scope, manage budgets, support change management, and proactivelyidentifyand mitigate project risks.

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, designers, drafters, and technicians while fostering a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
• Assign, coordinate, and review team deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with project schedules and delivery expectations.
• Assess individual and team development needs and support continuous growth through coaching,mentorship,training, andindividualdevelopment plans.
• Reinforce and continuously improveNEI’sengineering standards, best practices, and QA/QC processes while ensuring adherence to organizational policies and expectations.