Electrical Engineering Manager

About the role

Henderson Engineers is seeking an Electrical Design Engineering Manager to join one of our business lines dedicated to one of our oldest and largest clients. This position serves as a hybrid discipline technical leader and people manager within their sector.

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 (i.e.: mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural)
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant progressive experience required.
• 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 required.
• Working knowledge of earned value, contracts and construction processes and methods required.
• Working knowledge of Revit and Bluebeam Revu required.
• 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 multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

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
• Paid term life and disability
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off and sick time
• Financial wellness & coaching program

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with flexible work hours to accommodate a healthy work-life balance.