Electrical Design Lead
About The Position
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: Leading, managing, training, and mentoring a team of electrical designers Establishing design objectives and technical specifications aligned with project goals Ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance across all electrical design deliverables Developing, documenting, and implementing CAD standards and best practices Coordinating and leading design reviews and project CAD setup activities Managing design resource allocation in coordination with engineering leadership Evaluating design personnel skillsets prior to project mobilization Collaborating with multi-discipline engineering teams to develop procedural interfaces Working with software vendors to resolve technical and application issues Managing project schedules and budgets related to design execution Educating engineering staff on design software capabilities and functionality Ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards, codes, and safety regulations Performing additional duties as required to support project execution
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED and nine (9) years of related engineering design experience, including leadership of design professionals, process development, and execution, OR 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
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Drafting and Design or a closely related field
- Proven expertise leading transitions to new design or CAD software platforms
- Demonstrated experience developing, documenting, and implementing CAD standards of practice
- Strong proficiency with industry-standard CAD tools
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex design projects and deliver results on schedule
- Working knowledge of applicable industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, ANSI, ASME)
- Understanding of efficient plant and facility layout principles
Responsibilities
- Leading, managing, training, and mentoring a team of electrical designers
- Establishing design objectives and technical specifications aligned with project goals
- Ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance across all electrical design deliverables
- Developing, documenting, and implementing CAD standards and best practices
- Coordinating and leading design reviews and project CAD setup activities
- Managing design resource allocation in coordination with engineering leadership
- Evaluating design personnel skillsets prior to project mobilization
- Collaborating with multi-discipline engineering teams to develop procedural interfaces
- Working with software vendors to resolve technical and application issues
- Managing project schedules and budgets related to design execution
- Educating engineering staff on design software capabilities and functionality
- Ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards, codes, and safety regulations
- Performing additional duties as required to support project execution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
