Department Head - Electrical Engineer

Hr Journals; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Relocation assistance

Full-time benefits package

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Department Head - Electrical Engineer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to provide technical leadership and management oversight for electrical design projects. The ideal candidate must be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with 10-15 years of progressive experience in electrical design. The role involves guiding and mentoring design staff, ensuring quality control, and collaborating with project teams. This position offers a highly competitive salary, performance bonus, and full-time benefits package.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) license is mandatory.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in electrical design.
• Proficiency in electrical design software (e.g., Visual, Elum Tools, MS Office).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in electrical design software (e.g., Visual, Elum Tools, MS Office).
• Other: Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor electrical design staff.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to assign staff to projects.
• Review and approve all electrical project deliverables for quality.
• Technical Expertise: Provide technical guidance and participate in complex design reviews.
• Business Development: Participate in proposal preparation and support business development efforts.
• Standards Compliance: Ensure all designs comply with electrical codes, standards, and industry best practices.

Skills

Leadership and mentorship

Project oversight

Quality control

Technical expertise

Business development

Standards compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical design software

AutoCAD

Revit

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

About the job Department Head - Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Department Head - Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership and management oversight for electrical design projects. This role involves close collaboration with Project Managers to ensure the successful design and implementation of electrical systems for various building projects. The ideal candidate must be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with a strong commitment to quality and staff mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Mentorship: Guide and mentor electrical design staff to enhance their technical skills and project knowledge.
• Project Oversight: Collaborate with Project Managers and the Office Manager to assign staff to projects, manage workloads, and ensure timely delivery.
• Quality Control: Review and approve all electrical project deliverables to ensure strict quality control.
• Technical Expertise: Provide technical guidance and participate in complex design reviews.
• Business Development: Participate in proposal preparation and support business development efforts.
• Standards Compliance: Ensure all designs comply with electrical codes, standards, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Professional Engineering (PE) license is mandatory.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Minimum of 1015 years of progressive experience in electrical design, project engineering, or project management.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in electrical design software (e.g., Visual, Elum Tools, MS Office).
• Other: Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit software.
• Salary: Highly competitive base salary (within the range above) plus a performance bonus.
• Relocation: Relocation assistance is available.
• Benefits: Full-time benefits package is offered.