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Electrical Engineering Project Leader

Align Engineering · Raleigh, NC, US

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Job details

Pay
$78,900 – $125,000 a year
Work mode
Hybrid
Level
Senior
Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Nov 5, 2026
Last confirmed open
Nov 5, 2026
Job description

About this role

The Electrical Engineer and Project Leader will oversee the internal coordination of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering designs for commercial building projects and serve as the electrical engineer of record. The project leader is the liaison between clients and the internal design team to ensure efficiency and professionalism while producing accurate, high-quality designs that meet the project requirements.

  • Produce accurate and precise construction drawings using both AutoCAD and Revit software with minimal oversight
  • Leadership and coordination with multiple engineering/design teams, delegating tasks, maintaining project schedules, and ensuring resources are available and utilized
  • Communication: Facilitate internal and external meetings, coordinate design expectations, ensure timely communication of design team, and maintain communication records
  • Project Planning: Define the project scope, goals, milestones, and deliverables
  • Budgeting and Cost Control: Write/review design proposals, manage real-time project efficiency, and analyze post-production design costs
  • Management and Quality Control: Monitor project progress through design and construction, ensure design drawings meet industry standards and project specifications, as well as project functionality and efficiency
  • Provide technical support and advice to other members of the design team. Troubleshoot design issues
  • Maintain documentation of design and communication
  • While standard work hours predominate, project deadlines may necessitate overtime
  • Occasional site visits to verify existing building systems and construction progress meetings/inspections
  • Ability to perform essential job functions that may include ladder climbing and light physical tasks such as carrying a tablet to record data and using tape measure to verify dimensions

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  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check

  • Successful completion of North Carolina professional engineer (PE) licensure
  • 5+ years of experience as PE in electrical engineering
  • Minor in computer science is a plus
  • Proficient in both AutoCAD and Revit
  • Proficient in Masterspec / Deltek Specpoint software is a plus
  • Leadership skills to lead small team of junior engineers and designers
  • Working knowledge of IBC, NEC, and engineering design concepts
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to prioritize, plan, and execute duties of multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft and Google Workspace software
  • Regular in-person attendance in Raleigh, NC and occasional remote work with manager approval
  • Valid NC driver’s license

Pay: $78,900.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Electrical Design: 5 years (Required)

Language:

  • English (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Professional Engineer license in NC (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Raleigh, NC 27609 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Raleigh, NC 27609

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