Lead Electrical Engineer HV

Job Description

⚡ Lead Electrical Engineer HV – Texas

Location: Texas, USA (Dallas main office - required to be in office 3/4 days a week)

Salary: Competitive / DOE

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Experience: 5+ years in utility-scale/high-voltage EPC projects

Company Overview

We are a global provider of specialist design, engineering, and construction services, operating in Data Centers, Renewables, and Transmission & Distribution Utilities. Certified Carbon Neutral, we deliver EPC projects worldwide with safety, quality, and innovation at the forefront.

Role Overview

The Lead Electrical Engineer HV in Texas is a strategic leadership role focused on high-voltage substation design and project delivery. You will oversee technical governance, client engagement, and mentoring of engineers, with a clear pathway to Engineering Manager within 24 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design, specification, and coordination of HV substations (138–345 kV) in compliance with U.S. utility and regulatory standards (NESC, NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, ERCOT).
• Serve as primary technical interface with clients, consultants, and utilities during pre-construction and delivery.
• Review engineering outputs for compliance, quality, and technical rigor.
• Support Business Development / Pre-Construction teams in early-stage project scoping and grid feasibility.
• Collaborate with global engineering centers to adapt designs for U.S. market requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and build the U.S. engineering team over time.
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Capture project learnings to inform U.S. market strategy and enhance delivery processes.

Reporting & Interface

• Reports directly to the CTO.
• Provide monthly project updates and participate in executive quarterly reviews.
• Opportunity to progress to Engineering Manager within 24 months.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems ).
• PE license in Texas (or eligible for reciprocity).
• 5+ years in utility-scale or HV EPC projects.
• Experience with turnkey substations and HV grid projects, including protection/control systems.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. transmission/distribution infrastructure, ERCOT interconnection, and regional standards.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and work with external consultants.
• Eligible to work in the U.S.