Electrical Engineering Manager

Seatrium•Houston, TX

21h

About The Position

The Electrical Engineering Manager leads and manages the Electrical Engineering team in designing, developing, installing, testing, commissioning, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment. The role provides technical leadership, ensures compliance with applicable codes and standards, supports project execution, and drives continuous improvement to achieve operational excellence, safety, quality, and cost objectives. The manager leads, mentors, and develops engineers and designers; establishes engineering standards and procedures; allocates resources; and oversees performance and career development. The role oversees electrical engineering throughout project execution, including review and approval of designs and technical documentation, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and monitoring of project budgets, schedules, staffing, progress, and risks. The position provides technical expertise in electrical power distribution, control systems, instrumentation, automation, and equipment selection. It ensures designs meet applicable standards, codes, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements; supports resolution of complex technical issues; and participates in testing, commissioning, and operational readiness reviews. The manager also supports compliance and safety programs and serves as the primary engineering interface with clients, suppliers, contractors, and regulatory authorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience.
Minimum 5 years in an engineering leadership or management role.
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects and teams.
Strong knowledge of electrical power systems and industrial electrical design.
Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70, IEEE, IEC, and applicable industry standards.
Experience with power distribution, switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), transformers, generators, and protective relaying.
Working knowledge of automation, PLCs, instrumentation, and control systems.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Management.
Experience within manufacturing, industrial facilities, marine/offshore, EPC, energy, or heavy engineering environments.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical engineers and designers.
Establish engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.
Assign resources and manage workloads to meet project schedules and deliverables.
Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and career development planning.
Foster a culture of safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Oversee electrical engineering activities throughout all stages of project execution.
Review and approve electrical designs, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
Coordinate engineering deliverables with Mechanical, Structural, Production, Operations, Procurement, and Quality teams.
Monitor project budgets, schedules, manpower requirements, and engineering progress.
Identify and mitigate project risks.
Provide subject matter expertise in electrical power distribution, control systems, instrumentation, automation, and equipment selection.
Ensure designs comply with industry standards, electrical codes, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Review load analysis, short-circuit studies, cable sizing, grounding systems, and protection coordination calculations.
Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues.
Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, and operational readiness reviews.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, IEEE, IEC, and other applicable regulations and standards.
Support safety initiatives and promote a zero-incident work environment.
Participate in audits, inspections, and corrective action programs.
Ensure engineering practices align with company quality management systems.
Serve as the primary engineering interface with clients, suppliers, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
Support bid preparation, technical proposals, estimating, and project planning.
Present technical solutions and recommendations to senior management and customers.
Manage vendor technical evaluations and equipment approvals.