Electrical Engineering Manager

Holder Construction; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

Job summary

Holder Construction, based in Herndon, Virginia, is seeking an Electrical Design Manager for their MEP – Prefabrication & Supply Chain Management team. This role involves leading the design process for Mission Critical projects, managing deliverables, and ensuring design quality across MEP disciplines.

The ideal candidate should have 5–8+ years in engineering, strong knowledge of electrical systems including NEC standards, and exceptional communication skills. Holder offers competitive compensation, a structured career development program, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in an engineering position, particularly with Mission Critical projects.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and apply NEC standards.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Lead design process for Mission Critical projects and coordinate teams.
• Ensure quality and manage design reviews for MEP disciplines.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and manage project deadlines.

Skills

Mission Critical project experience

Electrical and controls understanding

Team management

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About the Role

We are looking for an Electrical Design Manager to join our MEP – Prefabrication & Supply Chain Management team in our Washington, D.C. office. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process for Mission Critical projects, coordinating teams and deliverables.
• Interpret electrical drawings and specifications; apply National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.
• Oversee cross-discipline design reviews and ensure quality for MEP disciplines.
• Address design and engineering challenges during design and construction phases.
• Develop integrated electrical room concepts and manage subcontractors to finalize designs.
• Communicate effectively, manage deadlines, and provide reporting to leadership.
• Coach and mentor junior associates, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.
• Adapt to changing priorities and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5–8+ years in an engineering position, preferably with experience in Mission Critical projects.
• Experience with design process and management of complex projects, including teams and deliverables.
• Ability to interpret contract documents and agreements.
• Strong understanding of electrical and controls, including NEC standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to independently assess and evaluate issues and have difficult conversations professionally.
• High level of morality and ethics.
• Strategic, solutions-oriented, detail-oriented, and flexible.
• Independent worker with a collaborative mindset.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to coach and mentor others and receive meaningful feedback.

Preferred:

• Experience with cross-discipline coordination and design quality reviews.
• Ability to innovate and adapt to new technology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.