Location:

Kansas City, Missouri (On-site)

Department:

Engineering /

Design Position Type:

Full-Time Job Level:

Lead / Senior Engineering Genesis is seeking an experienced Lead across Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to provide technical leadership for electrical power systems, utility infrastructure, substation engineering, instrumentation, and control system design projects. The Lead Engineer will oversee engineering deliverables, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, establish design requirements, review technical calculations and drawings, and ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, industry standards, client specifications, safety requirements, and project schedules. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical engineering, power distribution, protection and control systems, instrumentation, industrial automation, or utility infrastructure. This individual will coordinate with civil and structural engineers, project managers, designers, construction personnel, clients, and equipment vendors to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions. Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership and Project Coordination Provide technical direction, mentorship, and oversight to electrical engineers, instrumentation and controls engineers, designers, and drafting personnel. Establish engineering priorities, assign tasks, and monitor deliverables against project schedules and milestones. Review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and design packages for technical accuracy, quality, and constructability. Coordinate with project managers, clients, vendors, construction managers, and external engineering consultants. Identify technical risks, design conflicts, and scope gaps; develop practical solutions to minimize rework and project delays. Support engineering estimates, scope development, resource planning, and project scheduling. Participate in design reviews, client meetings, field walkdowns, and construction coordination meetings. Support RFIs, submittal reviews, field changes, commissioning activities, and as-built documentation. Maintain engineering standards, quality assurance procedures, revision control, and project documentation. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation and Controls Engineering, or a related discipline appropriate to the position. Experience in electrical engineering, power systems, instrumentation, controls, or utility infrastructure design. Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and reviewing technical deliverables. Strong understanding of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control systems, equipment specifications, and engineering design documentation. Experience with power distribution, grounding, electrical equipment, instrumentation, or protection and control systems relevant to the assigned role. Familiarity with applicable electrical codes, industry standards, client specifications, and engineering quality requirements. Proficiency with discipline-specific engineering software and design tools. Strong communication, problem-solving, coordination, and project management skills. Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) license where applicable. Experience with electric utilities, substations, transmission systems, power delivery, industrial facilities, or energy infrastructure. Experience with protective relaying, SCADA, RTUs, PLCs, HMI systems, industrial communications, or automation systems. Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, or other discipline-appropriate design and analysis tools. Experience with substation design packages, AC/DC schematics, relay panel layouts, grounding plans, cable schedules, and control wiring. Experience with EPC projects, utility engineering consulting, design-build delivery, or large-scale infrastructure programs. Experience supporting construction, equipment installation, system testing, commissioning, and field troubleshooting. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering resources. Genesis Staffing provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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