Electrical Group Leader

Description

• Occasional travel may be required to support project sites, facility assessments, or client meetings.
• Design medium- and low-voltage power systems, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, fire alarm, security, and other low-voltage systems.
• Provide technical guidance during client meetings and accurately estimate levels of effort for electrical design tasks.
• Prepare and review status reports, basis-of-design documents, project manuals, client responses, and technical memoranda.
• Lead electrical systems planning, design, and calculations.
• Ensure project milestones are met within budgetary constraints.
• Conduct technical presentations, participate in interviews, and represent Tetra Tech in client-facing settings.
• Prepare project-specific technical specifications and documentation in accordance with CSI MasterFormat.
• Develop detailed electrical and control schematics.
• Fieldwork may take place in treatment plants, pump stations, industrial facilities, and active construction sites.
• Independently perform project management responsibilities, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget alignment.
• Accurately estimate electrical construction costs at various stages of project development.

Requirements

• Proven project management experience; PMP certification preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Experience with the design of water and wastewater facilities; additional experience with vehicle maintenance facilities, offices, laboratories, and military facilities is desirable.
• Excellent written, verbal, and technical presentation skills.
• PMP Certification or formal project management training.
• Demonstrated experience in utility coordination and permitting processes.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 25 pounds (tools, plans, or equipment).
• Experience supporting business development and proposal efforts.
• Ability to stand, walk, or climb for extended periods during field inspections.
• Familiarity with Revit or AutoCAD Electrical platforms for design coordination.
• Exposure to noise, heat, mechanical equipment, confined spaces, and electrical systems is common.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)—including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed boots—is required.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in person, over the phone, and through written correspondence.
• Comprehensive understanding of NEC and other regulations governing electrical system design and construction.
• Proficiency with power systems analysis software (e.g., SKM Power*Tools, ETAP, EasyPower).
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to lead project teams on large, multidisciplinary projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, with ability to obtain additional state registrations via comity.
• Requires fine motor skills and visual acuity to operate instruments, review drawings, and perform detailed technical work.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance