Electrical Engineering Manager

About the role

Henderson is seeking an Electrical Design Engineering Manager to join one of our business lines dedicated to a long-standing and prominent client. The role involves leading a team of engineers and designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture, and delivering technical excellence, operational efficiency, and meeting sector and organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Leads, manages, and mentors a team of discipline-aligned engineers and designers within assigned sector, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture while developing and executing design projects.
• Acts as a hiring manager and career coach, attending interviews and providing performance feedback and guidance on skills progression and career development.
• Participates in project scheduling meetings to ensure staff assignments are well-matched to project scopes. Validates and monitors progress to ensure project objectives are being met.
• Provides direct, hands-on coaching and conducts individualized meetings to provide feedback and guide goal setting.
• Assists sector leaders with establishing and implementing goals, policies, objectives and standards at the practice and/or sector level.
• Champions directives from technical and other leaders, facilitating upward feedback to leadership.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to manage project staff resources and discipline budgets.
• Fosters a client-centric mindset and approach individually and within their team.
• Communicates with clients as needed for the development and coordination of requirements and scope of work. Maintains proactive communications throughout the project cycle.
• Anticipates and answers questions from clients and architects. Acts as a resource to others and directs in fact-finding and/or assists with answering questions.
• Visits job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
• Solves conflicts involving owners, architects and contractors as needed.
• Identifies and seeks to fill gaps in industry and/or discipline knowledge on a continuous basis.
• Identifies, understands and shares emerging technologies and industry trends and stays up to date on evolving codes and standards.
• Consistently performs to a higher standard of industry-wide expectations associated with carrying a PE license and being enabled as an Engineer of Record (EOR).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of engineering (e.g., mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural)
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Minimum 12 years of relevant progressive experience
• Expert knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards relating to a broad range of practices, projects and/or program types
• Working knowledge of earned value, contracts and construction processes and methods
• Working knowledge of Revit and Bluebeam Revu
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and engineering design software applicable to your discipline or focus
• Demonstrated history of building trust-based relationships within teams and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
• High emotional intelligence and ability to lead with empathy and clarity, navigate performance conversations constructively and support team members through challenge and change
• Demonstrated interest in growing others through regular feedback, career guidance and skills-based mentoring
• High technical aptitude: ability to learn, understand and utilize various systems and processes. Comfortable with training others on systems and processes
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with designers at all levels in a clear and concise manner
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Team oriented and willingness and ability to function in a highly collaborative environment, in group projects and leading less experienced designers
• Adapts to changing work environments, priorities and organizational needs
• Ability to prioritize, execute and/or direct multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and adjust to coaching
• Self-starter, proactive and willing to teach, manage and/or help others as needed
• Trustworthy and capable of handling sensitive information

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred
• Additional certifications aligning with the relevant technical field (e.g., BEMP, CPD, CDP, NICET, RCDD, etc.) preferred
• Sustainability certifications (e.g., CDP, LEED, WELL, etc.) preferred
• Performance as an Engineer of Record (EOR) preferred

Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage and mentor a team
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Technical expertise in electrical design and engineering

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid training for professional development
• Performance bonuses
• Comprehensive and extensive insurance coverage
• Term life and disability insurance
• Health savings account and flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work hours
• Casual dress code
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Receptive and forward-thinking leadership
• Clear career path options

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The role is full-time and permanent.