Description
design standardization
manufacturability design
electrical design
engineering workflows
project management
technical sme
Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Senior Electrical Engineering Manager will provide technical direction, operational leadership, and strategic guidance for the electrical engineering function. This role partners closely with mechanical engineering, operations, testing, and project management to ensure high-quality, manufacturable designs and successful project execution.
- Improve standardization in design processes, documentation, and testing methods.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment on engineering priorities, product quality, and project delivery.
- Work closely with business development to address customer needs and drive product reliability and satisfaction.
- Partner with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, project management, and production to enhance design for manufacturability and reduce rework.
- Serve as the technical SME for switchgear, PDUs, substation engineering, and UL/ANSI/IEEE/NEC standards.
- Define and execute long-term engineering strategies aligned with organizational goals and industry advancement.
- Manage engineering project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a distributed team of electrical design engineers, test engineers, a subordinate team manager, and technical support staff.
- Drive scalable engineering workflows and implement best practices across all locations.
- Guide the design, development, testing, and validation of electrical systems—including switchgear, substation control equipment, protection & control systems, and power distribution products.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, career development, and team succession planning.
- Represent engineering in customer engagements and support strategic customer initiatives.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends.
- Build capability and consistency across sites through onsite coaching, training sessions, and technical reviews.
Requirements
switchgear
power distribution
pe license
master’s
leadership
process improvement
The ideal candidate is both a hands-on technical expert and a strategic leader with a strong background in switchgear, power distribution equipment, and UL/industry codes—paired with proven success elevating engineering processes, capabilities, and team performance.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a multi-site electrical engineering organization responsible for the design, development, and testing of medium-voltage switchgear, PDUs, relay/control systems, and substation-related equipment. This is a high-impact technical and leadership role overseeing a team of approximately 15 engineers and technical staff across the U.S. and Canada.
*Regular travel to the Dallas and Ontario sites is expected to train, develop, and support those teams.
- 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Deep technical expertise with medium-voltage switchgear, power distribution equipment, PDUs, and substation systems.
- Master’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Management.
- Strong knowledge of UL, ANSI, IEEE, NEC, and similar codes/standards.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly to Dallas and Ontario during the workweek.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Proven track record leading engineering teams and delivering complex electrical projects.
- Experience in an OEM environment (preferred) or in the utility/power distribution sector.
- Experience driving process improvements within engineering or manufacturing environments.
Benefits
Relocation assistance will be offered to qualified candidates.
Target Starting Base Salary: $180,000-$210,000/year (+15% Annual Bonus)
Training + Development
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