Department Head - Electrical Engineer

Right Hire Consulting LLC; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Hire Consulting LLC seeks a seasoned Department Head Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for building projects. The role reports to the Office Manager and collaborates with Project Managers to deliver high-quality electrical systems.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer with 10+ years in electrical design or PM, proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Visual, and Elum Tools, and skilled in leadership and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical design, engineering, or project management.
• Proficiency with electrical design software (Visual, Elum Tools) and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of industry codes, standards, and best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide electrical design staff, supporting their technical and professional growth.
• Coordinate electrical efforts with multi-disciplinary teams throughout project lifecycles.
• Review and approve electrical project deliverables to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Develop project proposals and fee estimates in collaboration with leadership.
• Represent the electrical team in client meetings and project interviews.
• Identify opportunities to expand electrical engineering services.
• Maintain strong client relationships to support firm growth.

Skills

PE license

Leadership

Project management

Mentorship

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Visual

Elum Tools

Job description

About the job Department Head - Electrical Engineer

Position Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Department Head Electrical Engineer to lead and manage electrical design projects within our organization. Reporting to the Office Manager, this role will work closely with Project Managers to ensure the successful execution of electrical systems for a wide range of building projects. The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer with a passion for mentorship, technical excellence, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

Mentor and guide electrical design staff, supporting their technical and professional growth.

Collaborate with the Office Manager to assign project teams and manage resource allocation.

Review and approve electrical project deliverables to ensure quality and accuracy.

Conduct performance evaluations and support staff development through training programs.

Represent the electrical team in client meetings and project interviews.

Technical Expertise

Lead the design of building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and data/telecommunications.

Perform lighting calculations, circuit design, and electrical switchgear layouts.

Ensure all designs meet applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Conduct system evaluations and feasibility studies to propose effective design solutions.

Project Oversight

Coordinate electrical efforts with multi-disciplinary teams throughout project lifecycles.

Manage project schedules and budgets to meet performance goals.

Develop project proposals and fee estimates in collaboration with leadership.

Serve as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring their expectations are consistently met.

Business Development

Identify opportunities to expand electrical engineering services.

Maintain strong client relationships and build new industry connections to support firm growth.

Qualifications

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.

10+ years of progressive experience in electrical design, engineering, or project management.

Proficiency with electrical design software (Visual, Elum Tools) and Microsoft Office.

Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is preferred.

In-depth knowledge of industry codes, standards, and best practices.

Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.