Team Lead - Data Centers

NEI Electric Power Engineering•Lakewood, CO

3d•$110,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mission Critical & Industrial (MCI) is a growing consulting and engineering firm specializing in the design and delivery of complex electrical infrastructure for demanding environments such as data centers, oil & gas operations, and large-scale commercial and industrial facilities. MCI works on high-impact infrastructure projects for top North American clients. The group combines the dynamism of a growing team with the stability of a firm with over 40 years of experience and more than 300 engineers. Engineers are involved in the entire project lifecycle, from concept and planning to detailed design and execution support. The work emphasizes sound judgment, strong client relationships, and practical business thinking. MCI provides an environment for engineers to contribute ideas, build professional relationships, and contribute to a legacy of engineering excellence. The Team Lead – Datacenters role is a leadership position for experienced engineers who wish to remain technically engaged while taking responsibility for people, delivery, and outcomes. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team supporting industrial and mission-critical clients, applying engineering judgment to complex challenges, and interacting regularly with clients as a trusted technical partner. The position balances hands-on technical execution with mentorship, coaching, and delivery ownership. The Team Lead influences technical direction, upholds quality and accountability standards, and builds lasting professional relationships with clients and internal teams. As MCI grows, this role offers opportunities for increased technical, client, and business responsibility based on performance and business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution
8+ years of relevant engineering experience in industrial, oil & gas or power systems related environments
Demonstrated ability to lead technical work and mentor engineers
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to deliver high-quality work in technically complex environments
Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting industrial, oil and gas, data centers, or large-scale infrastructure projects
Professional Engineer (PE)/FE
PMP
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam
Experience in Power Delivery, Substations and Power Engineering

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary operational point of contact for clients, building trusted, long-term relationships through clear communication and reliable delivery.
Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders to align teams, facilitate effective communication, and drive strong project outcomes.
Identify opportunities for value engineering, design efficiencies, and expanded client support while providing field support, troubleshooting, and engineering observation during construction and commissioning as needed.
Partner with project managers to define scope, manage budgets, support change management, and proactively identify and mitigate project risks.
Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, designers, drafters, and technicians while fostering a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
Assign, coordinate, and review team deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with project schedules and delivery expectations.
Assess individual and team development needs and support continuous growth through coaching, mentorship, training, and individual development plans.
Reinforce and continuously improve NEI’s engineering standards, best practices, and QA/QC processes while ensuring adherence to organizational policies and expectations.
Act as a Seller-Doer by partnering directly with clients, contributing technical insight to proposals, and supporting long-term account growth.
Leverage technical and business acumen to identify and pursue new opportunities in collaboration with sales and leadership.
Support business development and marketing efforts, including proposal development, client-facing materials, and strategies that improve operational efficiency, client satisfaction, and repeat business.
Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and training sessions while upholding the highest ethical and professional standards in all client interactions.