Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineering Department Manager / Senior Electrical Engineer, P.E. Location: Gainesville, GA (Hybrid) Position Overview We are seeking an experienced licensed Electrical Engineer, P.E. to establish and lead an electrical engineering department within a growing engineering and construction organization. This position is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer who wants to move toward department leadership, management, delegation, and process development while remaining technically engaged. Prior formal management experience is not required. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for commercial and industrial building projects, develop engineering standards and workflows, mentor and eventually manage engineers and designers, and help build a scalable engineering department. The role covers the full engineering lifecycle-from initial concepts and detailed design through construction support-and offers exposure to engineering, electrical construction, automation, controls, and building technology. Key Responsibilities Department Leadership & Growth Establish and develop the electrical engineering department. Provide technical leadership while progressively transitioning toward management and delegation. Manage and delegate work to electrical engineers, designers, and drafters as the department grows. Develop engineering standards, workflows, quality-control procedures, checklists, and departmental processes. Mentor engineers and designers and support their professional development. Establish KPIs and performance metrics to improve department efficiency and project delivery. Collaborate with marketing and documentation teams on technical content, process documentation, and department initiatives. Help create a strong organizational structure capable of supporting continued growth. Electrical Engineering & Design Design complete electrical systems for commercial and industrial building construction and renovation projects. Develop power distribution systems, generally at 600 V and below. Design interior and exterior lighting systems, including emergency lighting. Design emergency and standby power systems, including generators. Prepare electrical load calculations, equipment schedules, specifications, and construction documents. Perform short-circuit, coordination, arc-flash, and SCCR studies. Coordinate fire alarm and low-voltage system requirements with other engineering disciplines or establish bases of design for bidding. Review designs for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements. Provide technical guidance and constructability input throughout the design process. Project Delivery & Construction Support Work with estimating teams to develop design concepts and determine engineering hours required for bid packages. Compare estimated versus actual engineering hours and identify opportunities for improvement. Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, fire-protection engineers, project managers, contractors, and field personnel. Participate in value-engineering and constructability reviews. Conduct occasional site visits to strengthen design and construction coordination. Review submittals and shop drawings. Respond to RFIs and provide construction-support drawings and technical guidance. Support projects from initial concept through construction completion when required. Maintain a practical, construction-oriented approach to engineering design. Technology & Cross-Functional Collaboration Utilize Revit as a primary design and documentation platform. Use SKM PowerTools, Power Design Master, and/or comparable industry-standard engineering software for electrical studies and analysis. Work with Autodesk Construction Cloud / Forma for project coordination and documentation. Collaborate with an affiliated building-technology/software team to develop Revit- and Excel-based engineering assets, schedules, tools, and supporting materials. Assist with development of tools and resources supporting building systems and IoT-related solutions; this is not an IoT or automation engineering position. Coordinate with the automation division on UL 508A industrial control panel development. Help integrate engineering, construction, and technology workflows to improve project delivery and long-term system maintenance. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE). Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license. Reciprocal P.E. license acceptable at hire, with the ability to obtain a Georgia P.E. license within 30 days. Minimum 5 years of direct electrical engineering experience involving commercial or industrial building construction/MEP projects. Demonstrated ability to lead technical work, mentor others, coordinate projects, and improve engineering processes. Proficiency with Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud/Forma, and SKM PowerTools. Strong working knowledge of NFPA 70 / National Electrical Code (NEC). Strong understanding of electrical systems for commercial and industrial facilities. Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams in an engineering and construction environment. Ability and willingness to transition into a management- and delegation-focused leadership role as the department expands. Important: AutoCAD-only experience is not sufficient for this position. Revit is the primary design/documentation platform, and AutoCAD represents less than 1% of the work. Preferred Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency. Strong working knowledge of NFPA 70E and arc-flash safety requirements. Experience with electrical construction or design-build environments. Experience developing engineering standards, workflows, or quality-control processes. Experience mentoring or supervising engineers, designers, or technical staff. Compensation & Benefits Medical insurance. Dental insurance. Vision insurance. Life insurance. 401(k) plan. Generous 401(k) company match. Company-sponsored profit-sharing retirement program. Paid time off and holidays. Professional development support. Flexible/hybrid work schedule. Significant autonomy and project ownership.