Electrical Section Manager - MEP

About the role

Located in Bethlehem, PA, the Electrical Section Manager will guide a team of electrical professionals while contributing technical expertise to coordinated building design projects for public, private, manufacturing, and institutional facilities.

Responsibilities

• Organize, direct, and coordinate electrical engineering activities for building design projects, from initial planning and system evaluation through design and implementation
• Collaborate with MEP leadership to manage, mentor, and motivate a high-performing team of technical professionals while supporting quality, productivity, and utilization goals
• Effectively manage project budgets, scope, and schedules to deliver successful outcomes for critical MEP initiatives
• Engage with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met and expectations are exceeded throughout each phase

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required
• Minimum of 4 years of electrical engineering, power distribution, fire alarm, and lighting design experience required, including prior team management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Advanced proficiency in engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, etc.), as well as Microsoft Office required; experience with SKM software preferred
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups
• Proven ability to lead a team and manage relationships across the company
• Strategic thinker with the ability to guide and motivate team activity and resolve issues with urgency
• Experience with project budgeting preferred; basic understanding of accounting processes
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Benefits

• Lead electrical design efforts that improve the performance, reliability, and efficiency of modern buildings
• Develop talented professionals while helping strengthen technical quality and collaboration across the MEP team
• Grow your leadership influence in a collaborative environment that values innovation and technical excellence
• Explore how CHA delivers integrated, energy‑conscious solutions for high‑performance buildings by visiting: CHA MEP

Pay

Salary Range $115,000 - $130,000. Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.