Manager of Electrical Engineering
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Manager of Electrical Engineering to establish and oversee the firm’s Electrical Engineering practice. This role will involve developing the discipline from the ground up, including hiring and mentoring staff, integrating electrical services into multidisciplinary projects, and contributing to the firm's strategic growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering related to infrastructure and a passion for innovation, sustainability, and client satisfaction. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing the strategic vision and growth plan for the Electrical Engineering discipline. This includes recruiting, mentoring, and managing a high-performing team of electrical engineers and designers. A key part of the role is fostering a collaborative culture that seamlessly integrates electrical engineering with our existing disciplines to support overall firm growth and project success. This role requires strong technical leadership in electrical systems, including roadway lighting, traffic signals, power distribution, renewable energy, and smart infrastructure. The candidate will ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards, including safety and sustainability requirements. They will review electrical engineering plans, specifications, and reports to ensure technical accuracy and quality. The position involves close internal collaboration to integrate electrical engineering into multidisciplinary project workflows. The candidate will engage with clients to define project requirements, deliver effective solutions, and maintain strong client relationships. Oversight of budgets, schedules, and quality control for all electrical engineering project aspects is essential to ensure successful delivery. The ideal candidate will identify opportunities to expand electrical engineering services, including new projects and partnerships. They will represent the firm at industry events, building relationships with clients, agencies, and partners. In addition, they will support proposal and presentation preparation to secure new business and grow the firm’s electrical engineering portfolio.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s Degree preferred).
- Massachusetts P.E. license preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
- Expertise in electrical systems for civil engineering and infrastructure projects, including roadway lighting, traffic signals, power systems, renewable energy, and smart infrastructure.
- Proficiency with design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, AGi 32, or other relevant lighting design software.
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code, Massachusetts Electrical Code, and ANSI/IES standards.
- Excellent communication, team-building, and critical thinking skills.
- Experience directly supervising multiple staff.
Nice To Haves
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a civil engineering environment preferred.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies like IoT, EV charging infrastructure, and energy storage systems preferred.
Responsibilities
- Developing the strategic vision and growth plan for the Electrical Engineering discipline.
- Recruiting, mentoring, and managing a high-performing team of electrical engineers and designers.
- Fostering a collaborative culture that seamlessly integrates electrical engineering with our existing disciplines to support overall firm growth and project success.
- Providing strong technical leadership in electrical systems, including roadway lighting, traffic signals, power distribution, renewable energy, and smart infrastructure.
- Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal standards, including safety and sustainability requirements.
- Reviewing electrical engineering plans, specifications, and reports to ensure technical accuracy and quality.
- Collaborating internally to integrate electrical engineering into multidisciplinary project workflows.
- Engaging with clients to define project requirements, deliver effective solutions, and maintain strong client relationships.
- Overseeing budgets, schedules, and quality control for all electrical engineering project aspects to ensure successful delivery.
- Identifying opportunities to expand electrical engineering services, including new projects and partnerships.
- Representing the firm at industry events, building relationships with clients, agencies, and partners.
- Supporting proposal and presentation preparation to secure new business and grow the firm’s electrical engineering portfolio.
Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid workplace
- Engaged, friendly workplace culture with many opportunities to connect meaningfully with colleagues
- Transit subsidy and discounted bike share membership
- 401(k) Plan with generous company match
- Paid volunteer time
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
- Tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
