Electrical Design Lead

Turner Mining Group • New Orleans, LA

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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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED