Electrical Engineering Project Manager

Role Overview

• Lead and grow the electrical engineering function within the organization by developing standards, strengthening technical capabilities, mentoring engineering staff, and advancing best practices across all project teams.
• Oversee and participate in multi-discipline project teams, ensuring the successful development of electrical design packages, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Manage the design of electrical equipment, power distribution, and control systems, leveraging expertise in PLCs, programming, wiring schematics, ladder logic, and industrial network architecture.
• Direct electrical engineering analyses, including load calculations, transformer sizing, conductor selection, and the creation of single-line diagrams and panelboard schedules.
• Ensure the production of NEC-compliant electrical construction drawings for service upgrades, system modifications, and facility improvements.
• Provide technical leadership for electrical designs within municipal infrastructure projects, including lift stations, pump systems, and irrigation controls, ensuring full compliance with NEC, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Support Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) activities by interpreting electrical designs, documenting field installations, and resolving contractor inquiries to maintain alignment with safety and design intent.
• Communicate engineering evaluations, prepare technical reports, and maintain strong coordination with clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Plan and manage electrical design scopes, ensuring deliverables are completed within established budgets, schedules, and quality expectations.
• Review and approve equipment vendor submittals, supporting procurement, bidding, and construction-phase engineering needs.
• Lead and participate in startup, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems to ensure operational readiness and compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the National Electrical Code and relevant industry standards, ensuring all organizational electrical engineering practices remain current and compliant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Electrical discipline desired.
• Minimum of 10 years of electrical engineering design experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Experience using the following software tools:
• Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC and Operator Interface Terminal
• SKM Power Tools
• AutoCAD
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must have an excellent driving record and have a valid driver’s license as driving is an essential part of the position.

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical and dental
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US