About the role
About Re:Build Optimation At Re:Build Optimation, we specialize in delivering custom-engineered process equipment and automated systems to clients across the globe. With nearly 40 years of experience in complex chemical process systems, we have built a reputation for precision, reliability, and innovation. Our multidisciplinary team of 70+ engineers, designers, and programmers, combined with 150,000 square feet of fabrication space and over 70 skilled tradespeople, allows us to provide full turnkey solutions—from initial concept through fabrication, installation, and commissioning. As part of Re:Build Manufacturing, we leverage the strength of a national industrial powerhouse while maintaining the agility and personalized service of a niche firm. We serve industries ranging from traditional and green energy to chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, glass, and advanced manufacturing, offering tailored solutions that optimize efficiency and performance. At Re:Build Optimation, we believe in a collaborative approach, working closely with our clients to develop solutions that align with their unique operational goals. Our deep industry expertise and end-to-end capabilities make us the ideal partner for companies seeking cutting-edge automation, process control, and engineered systems.
Who We Are Looking For The Electrical Design Team Lead balances hands-on electrical design work with technical leadership of our electrical and instrumentation design team, reporting to the Director of Automation and Controls. You'll lead day-to-day team operations while maintaining strong billable utilization, collaborating with customers, project managers, and engineering teams to deliver detailed electrical documentation—from power distribution diagrams and panel layouts to control schematics and P&IDs—that is accurate, manufacturable, and code-compliant from concept through commissioning. What You Get To Do Team Leadership & Management Lead and manage the electrical design team, including workload allocation and resource optimization Drive talent management: performance evaluations, mentoring, recruiting, hiring, and onboarding Foster a collaborative, accountable, growth-oriented culture Provide technical guidance and conduct design reviews Technical & Design Leadership Design electrical and instrumentation systems using AutoCAD Electrical (P&IDs, one-lines, panel layouts, loop drawings, schematics) Perform short circuit and voltage drop calculations; determine conduit, conductor, and wire sizing Apply intrinsically safe design practices for hazardous environments Ensure compliance with NEC, UL508A, NEMA, ISA, and IEC standards Project Execution & Support Collaborate with customers and project teams to define