Electrical Department Manager - Water/Wastewater

Dewberry•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Dewberry’s MEPS Infrastructure team is seeking an Electrical Department Manager specializing in Water/Wastewater for its Raleigh, North Carolina office. The manager will build and develop a strong electrical engineering team by coaching, mentoring, and supporting engineers and designers, strategically allocating resources, fostering collaboration, and helping teams deliver successful projects for clients. The primary goal is to develop a technically strong team capable of executing Water/Wastewater projects through mentorship and growth opportunities. The role is part of Dewberry’s nationwide Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural service line, which serves clients in specialized facility types and provides specialized MEPS design services. The Raleigh electrical team has more than 30 design professionals and focuses on reliable, resilient electrical infrastructure for water and wastewater facilities in North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Colorado, and Florida. The position offers work across electrical distribution, motor controls, SCADA, and power system studies, as well as opportunities to support clients’ renewable energy, decarbonization, and electrification goals.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering.
At least 15 years of design experience, water/wastewater operation experience, or industrial project experience.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
Experience designing electrical systems and producing design deliverables.
Proven leadership skills, including delegating to engineering and design staff.
Self-starter with initiative, drive, and determination.
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Codes, and related codes.
Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills for coordination with other disciplines and client interaction.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of engineers to execute projects.
Provide technical and quality oversight of all project work within the discipline.
Establish and improve standards for the discipline.
Ensure adherence to project design schedules and notify Project or Client Managers in a timely manner if schedules cannot be met, preferably at least two weeks in advance.
Ensure adherence to discipline project budgets, review and update budgets at milestone dates, and review discipline budgets weekly.
Monitor project scope during design and identify potential additional services.
Identify the staff performing project design and assign a senior staff member when required.
Identify the Engineer of Record.
Identify milestone dates for discipline information at each project phase to allow sufficient time for design coordination.
Coach, mentor, and support engineers and designers in their professional development.