Lead Electrical Engineer – Building Design

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Olsson’s Facilities Engineering and Design Team delivers innovative, high‑performance electrical solutions for technically complex projects across industries such as healthcare, education, data centers, commercial developments, and military facilities.

As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you’ll play a key role in both project execution and team leadership. This position is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys mentoring others, working directly with clients, and guiding technical direction across complex building projects.

You’ll help elevate design quality, support client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of the South Facilities & Design team.

What you’ll do:

Lead complex projects by overseeing electrical system design and supporting multidisciplinary coordination

Set quality standards by developing and upholding QA/QC processes and electrical design best practices

Mentor and develop engineers and designers, providing technical guidance, reviews, and career support

Support design strategy and planning, partnering with project managers and discipline leaders to deliver effective solutions

Work directly with current and future clients, serving as a trusted technical advisor and participating in client meetings and pursuits

Support business growth by contributing electrical expertise during early project planning and opportunity development

Continuously improve workflows, tools, and standards to strengthen team efficiency, consistency, and innovation

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

Working collaboratively with others.

Having ownership in the work you do.

Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

10+ years of experience designing electrical systems for complex building projects

Professional Engineer (PE) license