Electrical Design Lead
What You Will Do
The Electrical Design Lead, placed through Turner Staffing Group, plays a critical role in guiding the strategic direction of engineering design projects from concept through execution. This position establishes and enforces CAD best practices, leads design teams, and promotes a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and efficiency across the project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading, managing, training, and mentoring a team of electrical designers
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Establishing design objectives and technical specifications aligned with project goals
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Ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance across all electrical design deliverables
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Developing, documenting, and implementing CAD standards and best practices
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Coordinating and leading design reviews and project CAD setup activities
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Managing design resource allocation in coordination with engineering leadership
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Evaluating design personnel skillsets prior to project mobilization
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Collaborating with multi-discipline engineering teams to develop procedural interfaces
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Working with software vendors to resolve technical and application issues
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Managing project schedules and budgets related to design execution
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Educating engineering staff on design software capabilities and functionality
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Ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards, codes, and safety regulations
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Performing additional duties as required to support project execution
What You Bring
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High School Diploma or GED and nine (9) years of related engineering design experience, including leadership of design professionals, process development, and execution, OR
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Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline and five (5) years of engineering design experience, including leadership of design professionals, process development, and execution
Preferred Qualifications
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Associate degree in Drafting and Design or a closely related field
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Proven expertise leading transitions to new design or CAD software platforms
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Demonstrated experience developing, documenting, and implementing CAD standards of practice
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Strong proficiency with industry-standard CAD tools
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Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
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Demonstrated ability to manage complex design projects and deliver results on schedule
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Working knowledge of applicable industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, ANSI, ASME)
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Understanding of efficient plant and facility layout principles