Electrical Engineer Lead

SAI Group

$90K — $120K *
Salem, NH 03079In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
  • 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience or equivalent technical aptitude.
  • Working knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70) and NFPA 70E standards.
  • Experience in power distribution, specifically with EV charging, DER, BESS, or MV distribution.
  • Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

  • Develop electrical Basis of Design (BOD) documents for external EOR firms.
  • Build internal processes, standards, and QA/QC checklists for engineering work.
  • Review EOR deliverables for alignment with NEC/NFPA and SAI requirements.
  • Document technical decisions and rationale for design reviews and validation.
  • Coordinate with EOR partners, vendors, and stakeholders on project design.
  • Support commissioning teams in developing code-compliant procedures.
  • Manage multiple fast-paced projects; prioritize tasks and communicate updates.
  • Research and evaluate emerging technologies related to EV DCFC, DER, BESS, and MV distribution.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, life, and disability insurances.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Paid time off.
Full Job Description
Electrical Engineering Lead - EV Infrastructure & DER (Standards, QA/QC, EOR Review)

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Develop electrical Basis of Design (BOD) documents for external EOR firms to produce stamped designs.
  • Build internal processes, templates, standards, and QA/QC checklists that make our engineering repeatable and more scalable.
  • Review EOR deliverables for NEC/NFPA 70E alignment, completeness, and conformance with SAI requirements.
  • Document decisions and technical rationale (design reviews, breaker/setting validation, utility correspondence, and turnover artifacts).
  • Coordinate with EOR partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders to keep scope and design intent aligned.
  • Support commissioning and safety teams in developing practical, code-aware procedures.
  • Manage multiple projects in a fast-moving environment; prioritize effectively and communicate status clearly.
  • Research equipment and evaluate specifications; stay engaged with emerging technologies (EV DCFC, DER, BESS, MV distribution).

Skills & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
  • 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience (or equivalent combination of experience and strong technical aptitude).
  • Working knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70) and NFPA 70E; comfortable researching and interpreting applicable sections.
  • Experience with power distribution and one or more of: EV charging, DER, BESS, or MV distribution.
  • Ability to work across multiple projects and collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams.
  • Strong problem-solving and learning mindset; eager to take on increasing responsibility.

Preferred:
  • Prior responsibility for creating BOD packages, QA/QC checklists, and commissioning documentation.
  • Exposure to arc-flash documentation workflows and reviewing stamped drawings for code alignment.
  • EIT/FE or PE (not required); familiarity with engineering tools is a plus.

Competencies:
  • :Clear, concise written and verbal communication; produces clean technical explanations and documentation.
  • Collaboration and interpersonal savvy; comfortable giving/receiving direction and coordinating across teams.
  • Customer-focused judgment with practical, safety-first decision-making.
  • Organized, proactive, and process-oriented; helps establish the foundation for a growing EE team.
  • Demonstrates curiosity, initiative, and a growth mindset; ready to "own" the electrical discipline internally over time..

SAI offers competitive salary and a full benefits package including medical, dental, life and disability insurances, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan and paid time off.

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