Electrical Engineering Manager

Henderson Companies • Lenexa, KS

80d

About The Position

Henderson Engineers is looking to hire an Electrical Engineering Manager to join their Grocery & Distribution team. An Engineering Manager serves as a hybrid discipline technical leader and people manager within their sector, maintaining a strong technical presence while also responsible for team development, performance feedback and resource management. They lead a team of engineers and designers and play a critical role in developing the team to their full potential through mentoring and career pathing, and connect staff, projects and technical resources to deliver technical excellence, operational efficiency and meet sector and organization-wide goals. They facilitate the application of 'how we work' in design as an organization, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. In a limited capacity, an Engineering Manager designs the most complex advanced building systems, prepares design documents and performs engineering calculations in coordination with project teams and multiple disciplines, solving the most complex engineering problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of engineering (i.e.: mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant progressive experience required.
• Expert knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards.
• 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.
• Demonstrated history of building trust-based relationships within teams.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to lead with empathy and clarity.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Leads, manages and mentors a team of discipline-aligned engineers and designers within assigned sector.
• Acts as a hiring manager and career coach, attending interviews and providing performance feedback.
• Participates in project scheduling meetings to ensure staff assignments are well-matched to project scopes.
• 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.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to manage project staff resources and discipline budgets.
• Facilitates the process to improve project and design quality within their team.
• Directs and oversees the preparation of design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Communicates with clients for the development and coordination of requirements and scope of work.
• Identifies and seeks to fill gaps in industry and/or discipline knowledge on a continuous basis.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Hours
• Casual Dress Code
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health and Wellness Initiatives
• Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership
• Clear Career Path Options
• Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 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 off
• Financial Wellness & Coaching Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees