Electrical Engineer Team Leader

Newcomb & Boyd, a multi-discipline engineering firm in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina is looking for an Electrical Engineer Team Leader to design complex electrical building systems and to provide leadership and mentorship to our talented team of electrical engineers.

For 100 years, we have been designing innovative systems that bring buildings to life. Our projects positively impact society, from research labs to cure infectious and chronic diseases to smart classrooms to inspire today’s scholars and tomorrow’s leaders. We are known for our sustainable and intelligent approach to design as we develop award-winning solutions for Fortune 500 companies, top healthcare systems, and leading universities.

At Newcomb & Boyd, we value the highest technical competencies, a “team-first” mentality, excellent communication skills, and a self-driven work ethic. We offer ample opportunities for professional growth, as evidenced by industry-low turnover.

Responsibilities

• Support the company with the design of complex electrical systems.
• Represent the company’s electrical expertise in a client-facing role, with the ability to answer client questions and solve problems in real time.
• Lead a team of electrical engineers, with the ability to mentor staff in both technical engineering skills and soft skills such as client and team communication, project management, and leadership.
• Oversee the preparation of 2- and 3-dimensional construction documents.
• Oversee the preparation of documents, calculations, and energy modeling studies for the LEED certification process.
• Lead design efforts working closely with our in-house disciplines, architectural clients, and building owners.
• Plan project production process.
• Lead the performance of contract administration duties including site visits, submittal review and contractor assistance.
• Perform project management of a multi-discipline team of engineers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates a very strong understanding of electrical system concepts and applications.
• Ability to design and manage large complex electrical building systems for building types including healthcare, higher education, science and technology, workplace, and many others.
• Ability to interface effectively with clients to analyze, address, and resolve complex design challenges.
• Possesses a desire to lead, develop, motivate and grow the firm’s electrical engineering team.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, has good follow-through, and practices self-implemented quality control measures.
• Possesses strong written and oral communication skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• A minimum of eight (8) years ofexperience in the electrical consulting business.
• Experience designing large electrical building systems

Be a Part of Our Team

Newcomb & Boyd caters to the needs of clients and owners through the design of MEP systems with the integration of additional services including commissioning, acoustics, communications, audio-visual, theatre systems, security, and lighting design. Our portfolio comprises work across many market sectors, including aviation, civic & cultural, corporate, government, health care, academic, science & technology, and sports.

We offer a hybrid work schedule, 401(k) plan with company match, employee and family social events, health and fitness programs, and many additional benefits. We believe our purpose is to provide engineering solutions to shape the world. Come shape the world with us.

Newcomb & Boyd is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Newcomb & Boyd is an affirmative action employer and ensures that all applicants and employees are treated fairly in all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, retention and compensation.