Manager, Electrical Engineering

Mission Critical Group•Harleysville, PA

About The Position

The Manager, Electrical Engineering leads and manages a team of electrical engineers and designers responsible for designing, developing, and implementing electrical systems and equipment. The role oversees project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to support timely, cost-effective project completion. It ensures compliance with industry standards and safety regulations, provides technical guidance, and fosters a high-performing team environment. The manager serves as the lead subject matter expert for electrical engineering consulting, advising on material selection and design concepts that preserve product integrity, meet client specifications, and comply with relevant standards. The role maintains and improves departmental processes and capabilities, manages engineering resources and tools, and coordinates with estimating, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and building design teams to deliver accurate quotes and finalized, compliant designs. It also recommends research and development expenditures and implements tools and process improvements to support product simplification, standardization, cost reduction, quality, and efficiency.

Requirements

10 or more years of electrical engineering design experience in the marine, heavy industrial, and/or oil and gas industries.
5 years of experience in electromechanical power system design, including low-voltage and medium-voltage systems, power distribution and controls, and motor control centers.
2 years of experience leading and managing an engineering team.
Proven electrical engineering design experience, particularly in the oil and gas, marine, and energy sectors.
Knowledge of 3D mechanical design applications such as Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, SolidWorks, or Autodesk Inventor.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Business Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio, and MRP/ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or AS400.
Knowledge of UL standards UL-1558, UL-891, UL-67, UL-508, UL-845, and UL-DLAH.
Familiarity with regional utility codes, including those in Chicago, New York, and California.
Proficiency in mechanical engineering software and tools.
Excellent project management abilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems, components, and design principles.
Ability to prioritize workload, multitask, and work under pressure in a demanding environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field, or a Master of Business Administration.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) credential.
Mid- to upper-level management experience.

Responsibilities

Help electrical engineers and designers develop and follow design techniques and processes that improve project efficiency.
Serve as the lead electrical engineering subject matter expert for consulting services, including material selection and design concepts that maintain product integrity, meet client specifications, and comply with industry standards.
Maintain department processes, support team development, and optimize departmental capabilities and human capital resources, with a focus on cycle time, quality, and value.
Improve electrical engineering processes to reduce operating costs, enhance quality, support sustainability, and enable innovative products.
Identify and implement advanced tools in engineering and manufacturing to increase efficiency and quality.
Manage electrical engineering personnel, resources, and tools to meet clients’ technical and scheduling needs.
Coordinate with the Estimating Department to support accurate quote execution.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Managers to monitor project progress and efficiency.
Recommend research and development budget expenditures and appropriations, focusing on product simplification and standardization, cost reduction, and process improvement.
Coordinate with Mechanical Engineering and Building Design to share technical details, finalize designs, and provide detailed, compliant designs to clients and manufacturing.
Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to support timely and cost-effective project completion.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations and provide technical guidance to the team.