Electrical Project Lead

Job Title: Electrical Project Lead

Location: Wilson, NC
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Construction Lead for Electrical Systems with over 15 years of experience in overseeing the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of Electrical Systems on construction projects. This role leads collaboration with our EPCM prime contractor representative (Work Package Owner) to ensure scope designs are implemented safely, functionally, and compliantly. Responsibilities include reviewing Engineering and Project documents (P&IDs, specifications, procedures, scope), bids, and driving subcontractor engagement throughout the design and installation phases. The role supports the EPCM WPO in submittal and RFIs administration, procurement, value engineering, and construction, including multi-trade coordination, performance tracking, means and method deviation approvals, and change request reviews. Furthermore, this position involves system walkdowns, construction test pack reviews, and support for turnover, shakedown, and system startup as necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review design drawings, specifications, and technical documents to ensure accuracy and feasibility.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve design and implementation challenges.
• Identify and resolve technical issues that arise during installation and operational phases.
• Develop and implement corrective actions to address system discrepancies.
• Enforce strict adherence to safety regulations and procedures in all aspects of electrical and instrumentation work.
• Act as the client's representative to review submittals from the AE for electrical and equipment designs
• In early design phases provide guidance to the AE on site electrical infrastructure concepts.
• Ensure focus on the project's sustainability ambitions
• Ensure site wide coordination of electrical design solutions
• Review and approve electrical specifications, electrical install specifications
• Assist in determining best main electrical routes and electrical route philosophy for the facility, assist with clash detection via 3D model throughout the design phase. assist with system boundary definition for ease of commissioning
• Review and participate in 3D model reviews of facility and large equipment modules,
• Review space coordination and equipment routing plans into the facility during construction phase.
• Participate in constructability reviews with site construction team
• Review SOWs and RFPs for tendering of electrical packages
• Assist in review of selected contractor submittals and tendering advice in relation to the submittals from the main contracting engineering firm
• Facilitate and provide oversight of the reviews on and after the transition phase between engineering designers and electrical contractor
• Assist site construction teams and project controls teams for construction progress
• Ensure acceptable quality of design and installations
• Drive progress and coordination to ensure schedule, cost and quality targets are met

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation systems construction within industrial or engineering projects, preferably in pharmaceutical, oil and gas, or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation engineering principles and standards.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, P&IDs, and specifications.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in E&I systems.
• Familiarity with relevant safety regulations, codes, and standards (e.g., NFPA, NEC, OSHA).
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in electrical or instrumentation engineering, project management, or a related field.
• Experience with commissioning, validation, and startup activities for E&I systems.
• Knowledge of automation and control systems.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person