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Robert Half is recruiting a Senior Electrical Engineering Lead to serve as the senior technical authority for a power solutions team. The role leads complex commercial and industrial infrastructure projects, mentors engineers, and advises clients on critical power systems. The position is remote within approved U.S. states, with limited travel as needed. A Professional Engineer license is required; the posting also seeks expertise in power distribution, electrical codes, and power system analysis tools.
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Description
Position: Senior Electrical Engineering - Lead
Location: Remote
Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 base + exceptional benefits with limited travel
*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please APPLY and EMAIL YOUR RESUME to MEREDITH CARLE . My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***
Principal Electrical Engineering Leader
Shape the Future of Critical Power Systems
Are you the engineer everyone turns to when the project is complex, the stakes are high, and the answer isn't obvious?
We're partnering with a highly respected engineering and technical services organization seeking a Senior Electrical Engineering - Lead to serve as the senior technical authority for a growing power solutions team. This is an opportunity to influence major commercial and industrial infrastructure projects while mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence across a diverse portfolio.
What You'll Do
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Lead the design and execution of complex low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems
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Serve as the technical expert and trusted advisor on critical engineering projects
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Mentor and develop a team of engineers through technical leadership and coaching
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Review designs, solve complex power system challenges, and ensure engineering quality
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Partner directly with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to deliver exceptional results
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Influence engineering standards, best practices, and technical strategy
What We're Looking For
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Professional Engineer (PE) license required
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Strong expertise in medium- and low-voltage power distribution
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Deep knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
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Experience with SKM or similar power system analysis tools
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Background supporting commercial, industrial, manufacturing, energy, or mission-critical facilities
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Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead through technical credibility
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Strong communication and client-facing skills
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Engineering consulting firms
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Industrial power systems environments
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Power delivery and electrical infrastructure organizations
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Commercial and industrial facility design organizations
If you're a respected technical leader who enjoys solving challenging power system problems, mentoring engineers, and helping clients navigate complex electrical infrastructure projects, we'd love to connect.
Location: Remote within approved U.S. states. Limited travel as needed for project and client support.
Apply confidentially today to learn more about this unique leadership opportunity.
Requirements Low Voltage Cabling, National Electrical Safety Code, RiskMetrics, Distributed energy, Energy industry Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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How this job compares
Set against the 3,102 open Electrical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$160–180K/yr
- Iowa median$119–197K/yr36 salary ranges
- US median$125–205K/yr2,097 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $170K, is 9% above the Iowa median midpoint ($156K) — in the middle half of Electrical Engineering salary ranges in Iowa.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 41 open Electrical Engineering jobs in Iowa and 3,102 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Iowa
- Oracle9 open
- RTX Corporation9 open
- Bridgestone Americas4 open
- Experience
- Electrical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 10 years (2,223 postings).
- Education
- 1,414 of the 3,102 open Electrical Engineering jobs (46%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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