Electrical Design & Preconstruction Engineering Team Lead

Job overview

The Electrical Design & Preconstruction Engineering Team Lead role is onsite, with opportunities in Dallas, TX, and Austin, TX; compensation is not specified. The client is an electrical engineering and construction organization delivering complex commercial, industrial, and mission-critical projects. The lead oversees electrical design or preconstruction engineering work, coordinates technical deliverables, and guides engineering personnel. The role supports project execution by balancing technical accuracy, schedules, resources, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

What you'll do

• Lead engineering personnel in developing, coordinating, and reviewing project deliverables
• oversee electrical design or preconstruction assignments
• review distribution systems, equipment selections, calculations, and documentation
• coordinate with project managers, construction teams, consultants, and stakeholders
• manage workloads, resources, schedules, and priorities
• mentor engineers and designers
• support constructability and project planning
• communicate risks and improve technical processes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical engineering team lead

electrical design

preconstruction engineering

dallas tx

austin tx

commercial construction

industrial projects

mission-critical projects

power distribution

professional engineer license

team leadership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation, performance-based bonuses, employee ownership participation, and relocation assistance are described.

Why this role

Two complementary leadership opportunities are described: electrical design engineering and preconstruction power systems engineering. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline and Professional Engineer licensure.

About the employer

J.Riley Recruitment is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.