Team Lead - Data Centers

Team Lead – Datacenters Senior Level # About MC&I **Mission Critical & Industrial (MCI)** is a growing consulting and engineering arm of NEI focused on the design and delivery of complex electrical infrastructure for demanding environments, including data centers, oil & gas operations and large-scale commercial and industrial facilities. MCI supports high-impact infrastructure projects for clients, some of whom rank in the top ten of their respective industry segments across North America. The group combines the momentum of a team that is actively building with the stability of an established firm with more than 40 years of industry presence and over 300 engineers. Engineers remain engaged across the full project lifecycle, from early concept and planning through detailed design and execution support. The work emphasizes sound judgment, strong client relationships, and practical business thinking. MC&I offers an environment where engineers can contribute ideas, build lasting professional relationships, and help shape a long-term legacy of engineering excellence. # About the Position The Team Lead – Datacenters role is a leadership position within MCI for experienced engineers who want to remain technically engaged while taking responsibility for people, delivery, and outcomes. In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary team supporting industrial and mission-critical clients, apply sound engineering judgment to complex challenges, and maintain regular interaction with clients as a trusted technical partner. The role balances hands-on technical execution with mentorship, coaching, and ownership of delivery. The Team Lead shapes technical direction, reinforces quality and accountability standards, and builds lasting professional relationships with clients and internal teams. As MCI continues to grow, this role offers opportunities to take on increased technical, client, and business responsibility based on performance and business needs. ***Salary Range: $110,000 - $165,000 / year*** *he salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.* This opportunity is available to both **local / in-office** (Lakewood, CO) and **full-time remote** candidates. # Key Responsibilities **Client Partnerships & Delivery** - 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. **People Leadership & Quality Delivery** - 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. **Growth & Business Development** - 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…