Engineering Team Lead Jobs in Wisconsin
Engineering Team Lead jobs in Wisconsin are open across Milwaukee, Madison, and Appleton and other Wisconsin metros, with employers like HDR, Johnson Controls, and Target hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Electrical Engineering Team Lead - Wisconsin
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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
Come join the fast-growing Building Engineering Services Group at HDR. The Building Engineering Services Group (BES) provides industry leading mechanical, electrical, plumbing, site civil, structural, and specialty design services for a wide variety of buildings that include public, municipal, private, and government project types. Projects are a balance of local as well as across the region and the globe. With a team of experienced staff in specific market areas such as Healthcare, Datacenters, Science and Technology, Commercial Real Estate, Finance, Hospitality, Industrial, Municipal, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Federal facilities; we provide engineering excellence for our clients.
We are searching for Electrical Team Lead at our location in Milwaukee or Madison, Wisconsin.
In the role of the Electrical Team Lead, you will have the opportunity to:
- Assist the Electrical Business Class Lead with management and culture of the overall business class by being the direct supervisor of a team of electrical engineers, EITs and designers with varying degree of experience
- Work as a collaborative team with fellow Team Leads and the Electrical Business Class Lead for work staffing and project proposals
- Provide team leadership with a focus on technical excellence, quality, recruiting, mentoring, and staff development
- Collaborate closely with electrical market sector leadership to ensure technical excellence in all key markets including commercial, civic, industrial, federal, water, transportation, healthcare, education and laboratories and mission critical facilities
- Function as design lead or engineering project manager for key projects
- Implement, monitor, and support company policy
- Works collaboratively with other team leads, business class lead, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
- Actively encourage and participate in work-sharing and electrical practice development with a nation-wide network of HDR Electrical Business Class
- Assist the Electrical Business Class Lead in the recruitment and growth of the business class
- Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or Architectural Engineering with electrical emphasis
- Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
- Preference given to local candidates
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 7 years experience
- Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Ability to handle multiple assignments
- Good leadership and organizational skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location:
United States-Wisconsin-Madison
Other Locations:
United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Industry:
Building Engineering
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Building Electrical
Job Posting:
Mar 26, 2026
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Who's Hiring
- HDR3

- Johnson Controls2

- Target2

- Stoughton Trailers1

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- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Manufacturing2
- Retail2
- Automotive1
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering team lead jobs across Wisconsin.
- 5 or more years of software engineering experience with at least 2 in a lead role
- Proven experience mentoring engineers and conducting regular one-on-ones
- Proficiency in at least one primary programming language such as Python, Java, or Go
- Experience running agile or scrum ceremonies including sprint planning and retrospectives
- Ability to define technical roadmaps and translate business requirements into engineering tasks
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Engineering Team Lead Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How many engineering team lead jobs are there in Wisconsin?
There are 8+ engineering team lead openings in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Milwaukee, Madison, and Appleton. New positions post regularly as employers across Wisconsin hire.
How much do engineering team leads make in Wisconsin?
Engineering team leads in Wisconsin earn a median of about $142,060 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $103,720 for the lowest 10% to over $207,680 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most engineering team lead jobs?
Milwaukee, Madison, and Appleton have the most engineering team lead openings in Wisconsin right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire engineering team leads in Wisconsin?
Employers hiring engineering team leads in Wisconsin include HDR, Johnson Controls, and Target, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote engineering team lead jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes. About 0% of engineering team lead openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Wisconsin metros.
How do I apply for engineering team lead jobs in Wisconsin?
You can apply to engineering team lead jobs in Wisconsin directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Wisconsin location, then apply to each one that fits.
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