Electrical Department Lead

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity. At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 900 professionals across 22 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors. From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world-class hospitals to enabling discovery in high-containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility. AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work. At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future. As an Electrical Department Lead in our Houston office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Requirements

• BSEE; PE or ability to become registered in Arizona.
• 15+ years of hands-on engineering and team management in a consulting environment.
• Experience in designing building systems or leading design projects across MEP disciplines.
• Project experience in healthcare, laboratories, higher education, commercial, infrastructure, or industrial projects.

Nice To Haves

• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.

Responsibilities

• Delegate work, identify specific tasks, and balance work for Engineers and Designers to meet client demands and project deadlines.
• Provide appropriate levels of training and review work to ensure established engineering principles are consistently used.
• Ensure employee mentoring occurs through project work for staff at all levels.
• Play an active role in teaching others.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Performance-based year-end bonus
• Flexible work environment
• Wellness resources
• Community-focused initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees