Electrical Engineering Manager

Job Description

Electrical Engineering Manager

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Multiple U.S. Locations

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Full-Time

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Phoenix, AZ and Other Locations Nationwide

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Green Key Resources is partnering with an established engineering organization to identify an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to oversee industrial electrical engineering operations and lead a team of engineering and design professionals.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level electrical engineering professional with a strong background in industrial power systems, technical design, project management, and team leadership. The successful candidate will play an integral role in managing engineering operations, developing technical talent, maintaining design standards, and overseeing complex projects from initial planning through completion.

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Several openings are available throughout the United States.

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What You'll Be Responsible For

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• Lead and manage a team of electrical engineers, designers, and CAD professionals.
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• Oversee daily engineering operations, project assignments, staffing, budgets, and resource planning.
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• Provide technical direction and mentorship while supporting employee development and performance.
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• Establish and maintain engineering design standards, quality assurance procedures, and technical best practices.
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• Oversee multiple industrial electrical engineering projects, ensuring deliverables meet established scope, budget, and timeline requirements.
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• Review and approve electrical engineering designs, construction drawings, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates.
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• Coordinate with project managers and other engineering disciplines to ensure successful project execution.
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• Interpret applicable electrical codes and industry standards and work with regulatory officials when necessary.
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• Manage client relationships and support business development and revenue initiatives.
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• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, technical capabilities, and overall team performance.
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• Ensure compliance with company safety standards and operating procedures.
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• Technical Background We're Looking For
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• The ideal candidate will bring extensive industrial electrical engineering experience, including:
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• Designing, reviewing, and approving electrical construction drawing packages.
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• Developing electrical single-line diagrams, grounding plans, lighting layouts, power and instrumentation plans, and electrical schedules.
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• Designing industrial power distribution systems for manufacturing, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and power facilities.
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• Specifying electrical equipment such as switchgear, generators, motor control centers (MCCs), combination starters, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and heat tracing systems.
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• Designing and specifying electrical systems for hazardous area classifications in accordance with NFPA 70.
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• Performing technical quality reviews and developing engineering standards.
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• Managing engineering teams and leading complex design projects.
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• Required Qualifications
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• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
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• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
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• 15+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
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• 5+ years of experience managing electrical engineering design teams.
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• 5+ years of experience with engineering quality control and standards development.
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• Previous project management experience strongly preferred.
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• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, applicable codes, and engineering design practices.
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• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
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• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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• Ability to work effectively with clients, internal teams, and technical stakeholders.
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Technology & Software

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• Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
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• AutoCAD.
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• Masterspec.
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Work Environment

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• Full-time opportunity with positions available in multiple U.S. locations.
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• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
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• Combination of office-based engineering management and occasional fieldwork.
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• Ability to perform site visits, including walking, standing, climbing stairs or ladders, and other physical activities as required.
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