Electrical Engineering Department Manager

SSOE, Inc.; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Engineering Department Manager to lead a talented team in delivering innovative designs for high-tech facilities. This role emphasizes mentorship and growth while managing complex projects in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong electrical engineering knowledge and a passion for developing others. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and excellence, offering a dynamic workplace where your contributions will make a significant impact on the industry.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K Retirement Plan with Company Matching

Professional Development Opportunities

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years of experience in managing teams and project success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Electrical Department staff, focusing on growth and project success.
• Oversee design and engineering of electrical projects, ensuring successful completion.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Principles

Project Management

Multidisciplinary Coordination

Organizational Development

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Job description

Overview

Within SSOE’s Advanced Technology division, we specialize in high-tech facility design, offering top-tier design and engineering services to a diverse array of clients and markets. Our team is composed of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals who excel across various disciplines. We pride ourselves on our cross-disciplinary approach, which allows us to understand and address our clients' needs more comprehensively than traditional, siloed methods.

What sets us apart is our ability to seamlessly conceptualize, plan, and detail every aspect of design. Our in-house experts collaborate closely, optimizing and enhancing our work through multi-discipline strategy sessions. By leveraging cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art software, we deliver industry-leading technology and innovative solutions from day one.

We are currently hiring an Electrical Engineering Department Manager and lead, mentor, and inspire a dynamic team of electrical engineers, designers, and support staff that are experienced in the areas of electrical systems, instrumentation & controls, life safety, telecommunication, and fire suppression systems. This role offers the opportunity to build and mentor a dynamic team that plays a crucial role in developing complex designs for state-of-the-art industrial and high-tech manufacturing facilities for the world’s leading high-tech companies. This position will be a hybrid position, requiring occasional onsite work. Fully remote or travel work arrangements for this role are not available. Local candidates are encouraged to apply, but relocation assistance can be provided for well-qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, coach, and mentor the Electrical Department staff, focusing on employee growth, project success, and overall performance. Implement and manage numerous projects—including greenfield, brownfield, and conversion projects—through all project design phases, meeting financial objectives and deliverables.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and engineering of active electrical engineering projects are completed successfully.
• Coordinate with various disciplines within the organization to collaborate, optimize, and improve work and staff sharing by participating in multi-discipline strategy sessions.
• Set clear goals and objectives, assess progress, and foster a performance-oriented culture with a focus on accountability.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses of department personnel to prioritize training needs and develop/implement a training program.
• Champion, mentor, and coach the development of the staff, elevating the technical and professional expertise of the team.
• Assist upper-level management in articulating discipline capability requirements in support of strategic and business objectives.
• Facilitate and supervise evaluation and employee relations duties, such as workforce planning/staffing, hiring, career development, advancement, and performance management.
• Establish, monitor, and adhere to an annual planning year budget, making changes and adjustments as necessary to meet financial objectives, and being responsible for department expenses, profit, and loss.
• Implement strategic activities within the department to achieve objectives of operations and corporate business.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or an equivalent engineering degree with relevant experience).
• At least three years of experience managing people, along with a proven track record of organizational and employee development.
• An active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of practice or the ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months of employment is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and experience of electrical engineering principles, and/or facilities design engineering within an industrial, semiconductor, chemical, or related industries.
• Demonstrated skill in multidisciplinary coordination and collaboration, strong organization and communication skills, and highly responsive.
• Salary Range: $125,000 - $170,000+/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), opportunities for professional development and training, generous PTO & paid holidays.

Join us at SSOE, where your expertise will thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design and engineering excellence. Our company culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. We believe in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. If you're passionate about innovation and eager to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply and become a part of our forward-thinking team.