Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Quest Global•Houston, TX

9d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Quest Global is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical design work, including conceptualization, design, development, and detailing. The role focuses on electrical cabinets and cable harnesses for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, particularly for E-houses, modular buildings, plant rooms, and heavy industrial enclosures. The engineer will independently design cabinets and harnesses, interpret single-line diagrams (SLDs) and schematics, select components, and prepare bills of materials, terminal strips, wire charts, and cable schedules. The position also involves knowledge of HVAC systems and grounding of panels and components, and responsibility for on-time delivery and quality adherence. This is a full-time, on-site position in Houston, Texas, in a shop-floor environment that may involve extensive walking. The employee must arrange their own transportation to commute to the work location and must be a U.S. citizen. No travel is required. The stated pay range is $90,000 to $120,000 per year. Compensation considers experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors. Quest Global offers a benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 5–8 years of hands-on electrical design experience.
At least 2 years in a technical lead or supervisory capacity.
Knowledge of NPI projects for E-houses, modular buildings, plant rooms, or heavy industrial enclosures.
Advanced, expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to commute to the Houston work location using own transportation arrangements.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with international standards for industrial enclosures and electrical safety, such as UL/NEC, IEC, and NEMA classifications.

Responsibilities

Lead conceptualization, design, development, and detailing.
Apply experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), design change management, and PLM.
Independently design electrical cabinets and cable harnesses.
Understand and work with single-line diagrams (SLDs) and schematics.
Independently select components and prepare bills of materials, terminal strips, wire charts, and cable schedules.
Apply knowledge of HVAC systems and grounding of panels and components.
Ensure on-time delivery and first-pass quality adherence.
Use leadership, conflict resolution, cross-functional communication, and project scheduling capabilities.
Analyze customer pain points and complex data sets to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for improvement.