Lead Electrical & Controls Engineer

Bryan Guentner Luxury Real Estate Broker

. Provide technical leadership for electrical system design, ensuring compliance with NEC, UL508A, and industry standards .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical system design and compliance with NEC and UL508A standards, while leading projects from concept to implementation. Proven ability to mentor teams and drive system reliability and performance through effective troubleshooting and engineering practices.

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Electrical System DesignNEC ComplianceProject LeadershipElectrical Controls ExpertiseEIT/EI Certification

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisRisk AssessmentIndustrial AutomationCommunication Protocols

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingStakeholder ManagementTechnical LeadershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

PLCsHMIsModbusBACnetAzure

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT/EI CertificationPE Licensure

Industry Keywords

UL508AElectrical Engineering Best PracticesContinuous ImprovementAutomation PlatformsData-Driven Analytics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureIoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership for electrical system design, ensuring compliance with NEC, UL508A, and industry standards
Lead electrical and controls engineering projects from concept through implementation, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved
Own the design, review, integration, and optimization of control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, automation platforms, and industrial communication networks
Act as the subject matter expert for NEC compliance, UL certification requirements, and electrical engineering best practices
Partner with customers, contractors, manufacturing teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes
Drive system reliability, performance, safety, and continuous improvement through troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and engineering excellence
Provide technical mentorship and leadership while supporting alignment between global and regional engineering organizations
Travel periodically to international manufacturing facilities and occasionally to customer or internal meetings when virtual participation is not feasible

Requirements

What you’ll need

Authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
EIT/EI certification and FE exam completion required
PE licensure preferred or willingness to obtain
Experience designing and implementing electrical systems in compliance with NEC, UL508A, and applicable safety and regulatory standards
Strong knowledge of electrical controls, industrial automation, and communication protocols such as Modbus and BACnet
Demonstrated project leadership experience, including technical reviews, risk assessments, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to lead technical discussions and collaborate effectively across cross-functional and global teams
Preferred: PE certification with extensive electrical engineering expertise
Preferred: Experience in Ethernet/IP, power quality analysis, power factor correction, and harmonic mitigation
Preferred: Hands-on experience with Azure, IoT platforms, MQTT, APIs, webhooks, and data-driven analytics solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Periodic international travel to manufacturing facilities
Occasional travel for customer or internal meetings when virtual participation is not feasible