Position Overview

A well-established, privately held engineering consulting firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Manager to lead and mentor a growing electrical engineering team. This individual will provide both technical leadership and people management, overseeing complex electrical design projects across commercial, institutional, and public-sector facilities.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, proven leadership experience, and the ability to guide teams through sophisticated, multi-discipline design challenges while maintaining quality, code compliance, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and balance workloads across the Electrical Design team, ensuring efficient project execution

Lead and coordinate electrical engineering design efforts including:

Lighting systems

Power distribution

Information technology (voice & data)

Access control

Life safety, electronic security, and fire alarm systems

Provide technical direction on complex or unconventional projects with competing design criteria

Prepare and contribute to project proposals, including scopes, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans

Oversee site investigations and inspections to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards

Review contract documents and reports for accuracy, quality, and code compliance

Participate in and present during project and client meetings

Communicate directly with owners, architects, engineers, and contractors regarding project scope, cost, staffing, and scheduling

Assist with project status reporting, engineering estimates, and documentation

Support business development and marketing efforts by identifying new clients and project opportunities

Recommend staffing needs and assist with hiring, including job descriptions, resume reviews, interviews, and candidate selection

Occasional nights or weekends may be required to support project deadlines.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience

Minimum of 5 years in a technical leadership or team lead role

Experience leading complex, multi-discipline engineering projects

Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit sufficient to manage and direct staff

Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC)

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Experience with SKM and/or ETAP systems analysis is a plus

Familiarity with MS Project, PowerPoint, and SharePoint preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Proven ability to lead, mentor, and supervise engineers, designers, and technical staff

Advanced technical knowledge of electrical engineering design and applicable codes and standards

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects

Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and organizational levels

Strong communication skills with both internal teams and external clients

Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive client information

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Licensure Requirements

Professional Engineer (PE) license required

Ability to obtain Florida PE licensure within six (6) months

Ability and willingness to pursue multi-state licensure preferred

Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record

Supervisory Responsibility

This position includes direct supervisory responsibility for the Electrical Design team.