Electrical Engineering Manager
CyberCoders · Chicago, IL · 3 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$150k–$200k/yrFull-time
About the role
Electrical Engineering Manager will lead a team of electrical engineers and designers to deliver safe, code-compliant electrical and low-voltage systems for commercial, industrial, and government facilities. This role is accountable for project delivery from concept through construction and commissioning, including electrical systems design, schematics, AutoCAD documentation, utilities coordination, and security/CCTV and access control integration. The EE Manager will ensure compliance with governing standards and regulations (including DoD, DOE, NRC and 10 CFR 73 where applicable), mentor staff, manage client relationships, and drive continuous improvement in engineering practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary electrical engineering team, providing direction, mentoring, and performance management.
- Oversee electrical systems design for power distribution, lighting, grounding, and utilities coordination, ensuring reliability, safety, and code compliance.
- Develop, review and approve wiring schematics, low-voltage drawings, AutoCAD/Revit deliverables, and technical specifications.
- Design and integrate security systems including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and related low-voltage infrastructure.
- Ensure projects meet regulatory and client requirements, including DoD, DOE, NRC standards and 10 CFR 73 compliance where applicable.
- Coordinate with structural, mechanical, and civil disciplines, contractors, vendors, and utility providers to resolve design and construction issues.
- Prepare engineering calculations, design packages, cost estimates, and construction support documentation; participate in commissioning and site acceptance testing.
- Lead technical reviews, quality assurance, and constructability assessments; implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation to achieve on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Support business development activities by preparing technical proposals, scopes of work