Lead Electrical Engineer – Building Design
Required skills
- electrical engineering
- power distribution
- lighting
- low-voltage systems
- healthcare
- laboratories
- data centers
- mission-critical environments
- AutoCAD
- Revit
Nice to have
- project planning
- business growth
- workflow improvement
- team efficiency
- innovation
Role summary
Olsson is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for its Facilities Engineering and Design Team. This role involves leading complex building design projects, overseeing electrical system design, and ensuring multidisciplinary coordination. The ideal candidate will set quality standards, mentor engineers and designers, and act as a trusted technical advisor to clients. Responsibilities include supporting design strategy, client engagement, and business growth through electrical expertise. A Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, 10+ years of experience in complex building electrical systems, a PE license, and proficiency in power distribution, lighting, low-voltage systems, AutoCAD, and Revit are required. Experience leading technical teams and client interaction is crucial.
Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.
We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
Olsson’s Facilities Engineering and Design Team delivers innovative, high‑performance electrical solutions for technically complex projects across industries such as healthcare, education, data centers, commercial developments, and military facilities.
As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you’ll play a key role in both project execution and team leadership. This position is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys mentoring others, working directly with clients, and guiding technical direction across complex building projects.
You’ll help elevate design quality, support client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of the South Facilities & Design team.
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Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As an Olsson employee, you will:
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
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