Electrical Engineering Manager

Advantage Technical; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Technical in Dallas, TX seeks an Electrical Engineering Manager to provide strategic and technical leadership for the electrical engineering department, overseeing operations, mentoring engineers, and driving innovation across substations, switchgear, and power distribution.

You will manage budgets, ensure compliance with ANSI/IEEE/NEC standards, collaborate with mechanical, project management and manufacturing teams, and represent engineering in customer engagements to promote

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Technical knowledge of protection & control systems, MV switchgear protection, and substation power systems.
• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, NEC standards and codes.
• Proven track record leading engineering teams and complex projects.
• Strong electrical design principles and regulatory knowledge.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Budget management and strategic planning experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical leadership for the electrical engineering department.
• Oversee engineering operations, drive innovation, and ensure project execution through hands-on guidance.
• Collaborate across functions to drive engineering excellence and project success.
• Execute long-term engineering strategies aligned with goals, regulations, and industry trends.
• Lead initiatives related to innovation and modernization within the industry.
• Mentor a team of electrical engineers and test technicians for growth and accountability.
• Represent engineering in strategic customer engagements and maintain key relationships.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to improve product reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee design, development, testing, and validation of electrical systems for substations and power distribution.

Skills

Leadership experience

Power systems analysis

Protection & control systems

Substation design

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Position Salary: $150,000 - $160,000 (Depending on Experience) + Bonus

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Electrical Engineering Manager provides strategic and technical leadership for the electrical engineering department.
• Responsible for overseeing engineering operations, driving innovation, and ensuring successful execution of projects through hands-on guidance and tactical flexibility.
• This role requires a strong technical engineering background, proven leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to drive engineering excellence and project success.
• Execute long-term engineering strategies and align them with company goals, regulatory frameworks, and industry advancements.
• Champion initiatives related to innovation and modernization within the industry.
• Lead and mentor a team of electrical engineers and test technicians, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Represents engineering in strategic customer engagements; builds and maintains strong relationships with key customers.
• Leads cross-functional initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and product reliability; participates in shaping customer strategy and retention in partnership with business development group.
• Oversee the design, development, testing, and validation of electrical systems and components for new and existing products related to substations, switchgear, transformers, protective relays, and power distribution.
• Drives collaboration with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineering, project management, and manufacturing to ensure design for manufacturability.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation to meet operational and strategic goals.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company quality standards.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to guide strategic planning and innovation.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of engineering staff.
• Provide technical guidance and decision-making support on complex engineering challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, including 2+ years in a leadership role
• Technical knowledge of protection & control systems, medium voltage switchgear protection, low voltage systems for substation control buildings for AC & DC power, and power systems analysis.
• Knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, NEC, and other industry applicable standards and codes.
• Proven track record of managing engineering teams and complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design principles, tools, and regulatory standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with budget management and strategic planning.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is not required but is preferred.