Electrical Engineering Manager

CyberCoders, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K

PTO

Job summary

CyberCoders, Inc. seeks an Electrical Engineering Manager in Chicago to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering safe, code-compliant electrical and low-voltage systems for commercial, industrial, and government facilities.

You will oversee design, schematics, AutoCAD/Revit deliverables, and utilities coordination while mentoring staff and managing client relationships. This role requires DoD/DOE/NRC familiarity and a strong emphasis on QA and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required
• 8+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, with 3+ years in a supervisory role
• Experience in electrical systems design, wiring schematics, and detailed AutoCAD/Revit drawings
• Hands-on experience with utilities coordination, power distribution, grounding and low-voltage systems
• Proven experience designing and integrating CCTV, access control and intrusion detection systems
• Familiarity with DoD/DOE/NRC requirements and 10 CFR 73 compliance

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary electrical engineering team
• Oversee electrical systems design for power distribution, lighting and utilities coordination
• Develop, review and approve wiring diagrams and low-voltage drawings
• Design and integrate security systems including CCTV and access control
• Ensure regulatory and client requirement compliance with applicable standards
• Coordinate with other disciplines and vendors to resolve design issues
• Prepare engineering calculations, design packages and construction support documentation
• Lead technical reviews, QA and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage project schedules, budgets and risk
• Support business development with technical proposals

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Team leadership

AutoCAD

Revit

Security systems

Regulatory compliance

Client relations

Education

BSEE

Masters or PE preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Electrical analysis tools

Job description

Electrical Engineering Manager

The Electrical Engineering Manager will lead a team of electrical engineers and designers to deliver safe, code-compliant electrical and low-voltage systems for commercial, industrial, and government facilities. This role is accountable for project delivery from concept through construction and commissioning, including electrical systems design, schematics, AutoCAD documentation, utilities coordination, and security/CCTV and access control integration. The EE Manager will ensure compliance with governing standards and regulations (including DoD, DOE, NRC and 10 CFR 73 where applicable), mentor staff, manage client relationships, and drive continuous improvement in engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary electrical engineering team, providing direction, mentoring, and performance management.
• Oversee electrical systems design for power distribution, lighting, grounding, and utilities coordination, ensuring reliability, safety, and code compliance.
• Develop, review and approve wiring schematics, low-voltage drawings, AutoCAD/Revit deliverables, and technical specifications.
• Design and integrate security systems including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and related low-voltage infrastructure.
• Ensure projects meet regulatory and client requirements, including DoD, DOE, NRC standards and 10 CFR 73 compliance where applicable.
• Coordinate with structural, mechanical, and civil disciplines, contractors, vendors, and utility providers to resolve design and construction issues.
• Prepare engineering calculations, design packages, cost estimates, and construction support documentation; participate in commissioning and site acceptance testing.
• Lead technical reviews, quality assurance, and constructability assessments; implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation to achieve on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Support business development activities by preparing technical proposals, scopes of work, and presenting solutions to clients.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry codes, standards and technologies, including emerging low-voltage and security system trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required; Masters degree or PE license preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical systems design, wiring schematics, and preparing detailed AutoCAD or Revit drawings.
• Hands-on experience with utilities coordination, power distribution, grounding, and low-voltage systems.
• Proven experience designing and integrating CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and other security systems.
• Familiarity with government and nuclear industry requirements (DoD, DOE, NRC) and regulatory frameworks such as 10 CFR 73.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, NFPA) and industry best practices.
• Proven project management skills including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present technical information to clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain U.S. government security clearance is a plus; experience working on classified or restricted projects preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, electrical analysis tools, and common office software.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to safety and quality in design and construction.

Benefits

• $150K - $200K base salary
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401K
• PTO