Electrical Engineer Lead

CBRE Government and Defense Services • Warrenton, VA • 6h ago

Description

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer Lead is responsible for coordinating and leading electrical engineering activities across assigned projects. This role provides advanced technical expertise in the design, review, development, installation, and testing of electrical systems, components, and equipment. The Electrical Engineer Lead works across multiple engineering disciplines, serves as a primary reviewer on electrical documentation, and ensures all deliverables meet project requirements, applicable codes, and safety standards.

The Lead collaborates with internal stakeholders, contractors, and subject matter experts to support timely and cost-effective project outcomes.

Primary Job Functions

Leads electrical engineering tasks, including reviewing electrical plans, drawings, and designs to ensure sites can support project equipment and infrastructure.

Coordinates and collaborates across SMEs, engineering trades, and project stakeholders to proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve design conflicts or technical issues.

Oversee engineering activities related to the research, development, design, and testing of electrical components, equipment, and systems.

Reviews and develop electrical and electronic specifications, statements of work, DIDs, and other technical documentation to ensure compliance with standards and project requirements.

Assists in planning, scheduling, and coordinating engineering workloads; monitors progress against schedules, estimates, and technical milestones.

Provides technical guidance and work direction to engineering staff.

Recommends process specifications, design standards, improvements to engineering methods, workflows, and documentation practices.

Ensuring all work follows safety guidelines, quality expectations, and applicable electrical codes and standards.

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or related engineering discipline.

REQUIRED: 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience including project- based work in design, installation, or maintenance of electrical systems.

Preferred: 2+ years prior experience proving technical guidance or serving in a lead/senior engineering role

Preferred: Project Management certification (PMP)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles, electrical codes and design practices.

Proficiency reviewing and interpreting electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, specifications, and technical submittals.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex engineering challenges.

Ability to guide, mentor, and support engineering staff without direct supervisory authority.

Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with project managers, contractors, clients, and cross-functional teams.

Skilled in managing multiple priorities, tracking deliverables, and maintaining schedule commitments.

Proficiency with engineering software, modeling tools, and general business software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

Strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement

Working Conditions

Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.

Travel Requirements

Occasional Travel (up to 25%)

Disclaimer

CBRE Government and Defense is thrilled at the opportunity for you to apply to one of our roles. The base salary range for this position is $130,000- $150,000. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits that can include but not limited to: medical, well-being, financial planning and short-term incentives benefits.

This description is not intended to be an "all inclusive" list of the accountabilities of the job described. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recorded immediately. The requirements stated represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job.

THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS CREATING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES AND ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR OTHERWISE ALTERING AN EMPLOYEE'S AT WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES.

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