Senior Electrical Engineering Department Manager (Remote)

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Job Summary:

SSOE Group is seeking an Electrical Engineering Department Manager to lead their team of electrical engineers and designers. This role involves providing technical direction and oversight for high-tech infrastructure projects, driving innovation, and managing departmental operations to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical direction and oversight for all electrical engineering activities across multiple concurrent high-tech infrastructure development projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, IES, etc.), and stringent client specifications for high-tech/semiconductor facilities.

• Oversee the implementation of advanced electrical design concepts and equipment that may include: Complex power distribution systems, critical power systems (UPS, generators, redundant feeds), transient voltage surge suppression, and specialized grounding and bonding schemes essential for sensitive equipment and cleanroom environments.

• Selection and specification of major electrical equipment, including switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, and protective relaying, ensuring compliance with performance requirements and industry best practices.

• Direct and review short circuit analysis, coordination studies, arc flash analysis, load flow studies, and power quality assessments, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and system reliability.

• Provide technical leadership in the design of fire alarm systems, telecommunications infrastructure, and other low-voltage systems, ensuring integration and compliance with relevant codes and client standards.

• Guide the design of efficient and code-compliant lighting systems, including specialized lighting for cleanrooms and controlled environments.

• Ensure robust lightning protection system design and grounding electrode system design.

• Drive technical innovation within the department, evaluating and implementing new technologies, design tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency, designs, and technical accuracy.

• Serve as the technical authority for the Electrical Department, providing expert guidance on complex engineering challenges, performing critical design reviews, and ensuring the technical quality and constructability of all deliverables.

• Collaborate closely with other discipline leads (Mechanical, Structural, Architectural, Process, Project Management, etc.) to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems within complex facility designs, particularly in the context of BIM/VDC workflows.

• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop a team of electrical engineers, designers, and technical staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.

• Implement comprehensive training programs, including onboarding, technical skill enhancement, continuing education support, and professional development planning (including PE licensure and specialized certifications).

• Conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and identify opportunities for employee growth and advancement.

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the Electrical Department that align with the company's overall business objectives and anticipate future trends and technological advancements in the high-tech manufacturing sector.

• Develop and execute workforce planning strategies to ensure the department is appropriately staffed with the necessary skills and expertise to meet current and future project demands.

• Partner in recruitment and hiring efforts for the Electrical Department, attracting and retaining top talent in the high-tech facilities design sector.

• Oversee the technical execution, budget management, and schedule performance of all electrical engineering design projects, intervening as necessary to resolve issues and ensure successful outcomes.

• Develop and manage the annual operating budget for the Electrical Department, controlling expenses, monitoring financial performance, and driving profitability.

• Implement and refine departmental processes, workflows, and quality control procedures to optimize efficiency and deliver high-quality engineering deliverables.

• Actively participate in business development activities, including building and maintaining client relationships, leading technical presentations, contributing to proposal development, and representing the company at industry events.

• Identify opportunities for expanding the department's service offerings and technical capabilities in response to market demands.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.

• Established experience and knowledge of electrical engineering principles, techniques, and along with relevant experience with electrical engineering design for industrial, advanced manufacturing, or high-tech facilities.

• Demonstrated experience in leadership and/or management roles with direct reports, demonstrating a proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a technical team.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, project teams, and internal stakeholders at all levels.

• Proven ability to develop and manage departmental budgets and financial performance and experience with business development activities, including client interaction and proposal support.

Preferred:

• An active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of practice or the ability to obtain reciprocity within an agreed upon timeframe is highly desirable.

Company:

As an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, SSOE is known for delivering unparalleled client value that advances the AEC industry. Founded in 1948, the company is headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage. SSOE Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.