Optimus is supporting a major industrial engineering client preparing for the award of several large-scale projects in the coming months.
These include heavy industrial installations. As a result, we are proactively screening experienced Lead Electrical Engineers to step in immediately.
The OpportunityYou will take ownership of the full electrical scope on major industrial projects — not a design/drafting role, but a true electrical lead/coordinator position.This is a long-term freelance opportunity on high-value industrial infrastructure.
Project ScopeLarge-scale industrial installations including:Waste-to-energy facilitiesPetrochemical / heavy industry plantsComplex MV/LV electrical systems
Your ResponsibilitiesLead the complete electrical scope of the projectOversee a small electrical engineering team (~3 engineers)Review and validate subcontractor electrical deliverablesManage electrical packages (MV/LV systems)Attend client and subcontractor coordination meetingsSupport transition from design into executionConduct occasional site visits (ad hoc)
This is a leadership and coordination role — not hands-on design.
Required ExperienceStrong background in Medium Voltage & Low Voltage systemsExperience leading electrical scope on industrial projectsProven track record in heavy industry / petrochemical environmentsExperience reviewing subcontractor engineering workStrong client-facing communication skillsFrench is a plus (for French-based projects)
6-Month Success Looks LikeFully embedded within the engineering teamIndependently leading the electrical scopeEnsuring subcontractor packages meet technical requirementsDriving communication between internal teams and clientsSupporting project delivery from engineering into execution