Electrical Department Manager

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development resources

Flexible work environment

Mentorship programs

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Department Manager in St. Louis, MO. The role involves leading electrical design development for cGMP manufacturing facilities and collaborating with clients to achieve their project goals. Candidates should possess 12 years of experience in electrical engineering and be proficient in tools like AutoCAD and REVIT. The position offers a dynamic environment where you can grow and contribute significantly to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in electrical engineering design for manufacturing or industrial facilities.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Deep knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of electrical design packages for cGMP manufacturing facilities.
• Collaborate with clients to understand project goals and present design strategies.
• Oversee department hiring, workload planning, and performance reviews.

Skills

Electrical engineering design

Power distribution expertise

Team leadership

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Department Manager page is loaded## Electrical Department Managerlocations: St. Louis, MOtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R020812BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.**Job Description:****Who You’ll Work With**You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.When you join BW Design Group as a Department Manager - Electrical, you are joining an ENR ranked AEC firm that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.**What You’ll Do**You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.* Lead the development of electrical design packages for cGMP manufacturing facilities, including power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems* Apply your expertise in power distribution — 480V 3-phase systems, grounded/ungrounded configurations, feeder sizing, grounding, cable tray design, switchboard/service sizing, and life safety systems* Responsible for department hiring, workload planning, performance reviews, and coordination with regional and national discipline leaders* Collaborate directly with clients to understand project goals, present design strategies, and build long-term trusted relationships* Leverage your field experience and constructability knowledge to ensure practical, installation-ready designs* Contribute to client development efforts by helping identify new project opportunities and delivering outstanding technical solutions* Strengthen internal connections across disciplines and support the growth of our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice* Participate in planning, proposal development, and project profile creation as a key team contributor* Play an integral part in shaping team culture and project execution standards through your day-to-day leadership and communication**What You’ll Bring*** 12 years of experience in electrical engineering design for manufacturing or industrial facilities within architecture/engineering firm environments* Experience acting as Engineer of Record (EOR) with active involvement in design development and delivery* Technical proficiency in low voltage (120V–480V) electrical power distribution systems (medium voltage experience is a plus)* Deep knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and ability to apply relevant codes and standards to all designs* Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint* Experience with AEC industry software such as REVIT, AutoCAD, eTAP, SKM, Visual, Easy Power, ElumTools, BlueBeam, etc.* Strong verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and technical presentations* Willingness to travel for client meetings, site visits, start-up support, training, and industry events* Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university* Active Professional Engineer (PE) licenseOur culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As an Department Manager - Electrical, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.*At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. *Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.**Company:**Design Grouplocations: St. Louis, MOtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Today