Electrical Engineering Department Manager

Description

• Control schematics, wiring diagrams, power/conduit plans, cable schedules.
• Oversee the development of electrical design documents including:
• Ensure QA/QC compliance with safety standards and regulatory codes (NEC, IEEE, NFPA, IEC).
• Represent Larson at industry events and client meetings as a trusted technical advisor.
• Serve as a technical authority on industrial electrical engineering projects.
• Support recruiting and retention of top engineering talent.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate with clients and stakeholders.
• Champion process improvements and standardization of design tools and practices.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and designers, fostering professional growth.
• Responsible for all electrical design requirements on a single project from concept through construction.
• Drive business development by cultivating client relationships and securing new project work.
• Provide field assessments and construction support as needed.
• Process control loop sheets, cable tray routing, cost estimates, and design proposals.

Requirements

There is one position open that will be located in either Granite Falls, MN or Greenville, SC.

We're seeking a seasoned Electrical Engineering Department Manager to lead our electrical engineering team and drive technical excellence, project delivery, and business growth. This is a high-impact leadership role for a technical expert who thrives in a client-facing consulting environment and is passionate about mentoring engineers and delivering innovative solutions.

• Proven success in team leadership, mentorship, and client engagement.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in industrial electrical design.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Equipment specifications for 15 KV, 4160 V, 480 V, substations, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, switchgears.
• Short Circuit and Arc Flash analysis.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a growth-oriented, client-first approach.
• Active Professional Engineering (PE) License required.
• Desired proficiency in ETAP, AutoCAD, NavisWorks (BIM 360)
• Lighting and grounding systems, equipment layouts, single-line and motor diagrams.
• Strong project management skills including budgeting and scheduling.
• Expertise in power, energy, biofuels, oil & gas, pulp & paper, or similar process industries.
• At least 5 years in a leadership or department management role.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

Benefits

Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity that also gives you a stake in a company's performance as an employee-owner? Larson Engineering, Inc. has a long-standing record of success since its establishment in 1979 and is a recipient of the PSMJ A/E/C Employer of Choice award.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• 401(k) retirement plan + ESOP
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP)
• Flexible work environment that supports work-life balance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance