Limited Energy Design Manager

Hunt Electric Corporation • Eagan, MN

1d • $112,640 - $163,840 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Limited Energy Design Manager at Hunt Electric leads the Limited Energy Design Group, ensuring strategic alignment with organizational goals. This role involves providing leadership and fostering a high-performance environment for systems such as fire alarm, structured cabling, and other low-voltage solutions. The manager ensures compliance with industry standards and acts as a key liaison across divisions to support integrated project delivery.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-year degree in electrical technology, telecommunications, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 10+ years of experience in limited energy / low-voltage system design and construction, with a preferred minimum of 5 years at Hunt Electric Corporation.
• Minimum 3-5 years in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and team management skills.
• Deep understanding of low-voltage systems design and integration.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA 72, BICSI, TIA/EIA, etc.) to include industry standards.
• Familiarity with design tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, FireCAD, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Limited Energy Design Group, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction to staff, supporting systems like fire alarm, structured cabling, A/V, security, nurse call, and other low-voltage systems.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance work environment.
• Ensure adherence to department and corporate policies, procedures, and standards.
• Enforce compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC Chapter 7 & 8, NFPA 72, BICSI).
• Act as a liaison between the Commercial Design Group and other divisions, ensuring clear and effective communication, and providing strategic input to the Director of Engineering.
• Support coordination between electrical and low-voltage scopes on Design-Build projects.
• Mentor and develop staff to enhance skills and performance through regular 1:1 meetings, professional development support, and promoting technical certifications and licenses (e.g., NICET, BICSI, AVIXA).
• Lead staff meetings, assign projects, and monitor group utilization for optimal resource allocation, coordinating resources with other engineering groups to support integrated project delivery.
• Assist personnel in resolving unexpected challenges and handling emergencies effectively.
• Build and maintain strong relationships to foster collaboration and resource sharing across divisions and business units, promoting early involvement of Limited Energy design in project pursuits.
• Manage design and coordination of low-voltage systems, ensuring quality, consistency, and code compliance.
• Oversee the execution of limited energy design activities, establishing design standards and ensuring quality, consistency, code compliance, and coordination across project disciplines.
• Develop and track design budgets throughout project lifecycles and review drawings and specifications for quality and compliance.
• Lead development and implementation of design standards, templates, and SOPs, coordinating with electrical, mechanical, and architectural disciplines.
• Develop, schedule, and implement technical and professional training programs, conduct performance reviews and provide feedback on merit bonuses.
• Provide input on departmental strategy, growth, and market opportunities, assisting in the development of internal standards and best practices for system integration.

Benefits

• 100% Paid Premiums: Medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums are 100% employer-paid for you and your family.
• Cash benefit if you opt out of insurance.
• Three Pillars of Retirement: a 401(k) match, profit sharing, and an ESOP.
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Employees enjoy an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance and individual contributions.
• Work-Life Balance: 3+ weeks PTO to start, paid holidays, sick time, and flexible hybrid schedules for many positions.
• Growth & Community: Internal learning and development, multiple Employee Resource Groups, family-friendly work events, and a deep commitment to community volunteering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree