Electrical Engineering Department Manager

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Electrical Engineering Department Manager in United States.

This leadership role sits at the center of delivering advanced electrical engineering solutions for high-tech and mission-critical facilities. You will guide a multidisciplinary team responsible for designing robust, efficient, and highly reliable electrical systems that support complex industrial and advanced manufacturing environments. Beyond technical oversight, you will shape departmental strategy, strengthen engineering standards, and ensure the successful execution of large-scale design projects. The role combines people leadership, technical authority, and strategic planning, with direct influence on project outcomes and client satisfaction. You will collaborate across disciplines to integrate electrical systems seamlessly into sophisticated facility designs. Working in a forward-thinking, innovation-driven environment, you will also help advance the use of AI and modern engineering tools to enhance productivity and design quality.

Accountabilities

You will lead the Electrical Engineering Department, ensuring strong technical delivery, team development, and alignment with business and project objectives across complex engineering programs.

Lead, mentor, and develop electrical engineers and designers, fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and performance management to maintain a high-performing engineering team
Define and execute departmental strategy aligned with organizational goals and emerging industry trends
Provide technical leadership for complex electrical systems, including power distribution, grounding, protection, and critical power infrastructure
Review and guide key engineering analyses such as load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and power quality studies
Ensure high-quality integration of electrical systems across multidisciplinary facility designs
Manage departmental budgets, project performance, and operational efficiency
Support business development activities, including client engagement, proposals, and technical presentations

Requirements

This role requires a strong blend of electrical engineering expertise, leadership experience, and the ability to manage both people and complex technical environments.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility for reciprocity strongly preferred
Extensive experience in electrical engineering design for industrial, high-tech, or advanced manufacturing facilities
Proven experience leading and managing engineering teams with direct reports
Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, including power distribution, protection systems, and critical infrastructure design
Experience with engineering analyses (load flow, coordination studies, arc flash, etc.)
Strong financial and project management capabilities, including budgeting and performance oversight
Excellent communication and presentation skills for client and stakeholder engagement
Strategic mindset with ability to drive process improvement and technical innovation

Benefits

Salary range: $140,000 – $190,000/year (based on experience, education, and certifications)
Performance-based bonus and leadership incentive opportunities
Ownership investment opportunities
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and 401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Professional development, training, and certification support (including PE licensure)
Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment
Access to modern engineering tools and AI-enabled workflows

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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