Electrical Engineering Manager

Seatrium; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Seatrium Limited is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead and develop the electrical engineering team responsible for design, development, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems. The role drives compliance with codes, standards, and safety while aligning with project goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will provide technical leadership for power distribution, control systems, and instrumentation; oversee budgets and schedules; and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 10+ years progressive electrical engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years in an engineering leadership or management role.
• Master's degree preferred (Electrical Engineering or Engineering Management).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license a plus but not required.
• PMP certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical engineers and designers.
• Establish engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Assign resources and manage workload to meet project schedules.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and career development planning.
• Provide subject matter expertise for electrical power distribution, control systems, instrumentation, automation.
• Ensure designs comply with NEC, NFPA 70, IEEE, IEC, and other standards.
• Review engineering calculations including load analysis, short-circuit studies, cable sizing, grounding systems, and protection coordination.
• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and operational readiness reviews.
• Serve as the primary engineering interface with clients, suppliers, contractors, and regulatory authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Management

Job description

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Electrical Engineering team in the design, development, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. This role provides technical leadership, ensures compliance with applicable codes and standards, supports project execution, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational excellence, safety, quality, and cost objectives.

Roles & Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical engineers and designers.
• Establish engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Assign resources and manage workload to ensure project schedules and deliverables are achieved.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and career development planning for team members.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Project Management

• Oversee electrical engineering activities throughout all stages of project execution.
• Review and approve electrical designs, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables with multidisciplinary teams including Mechanical, Structural, Production, Operations, Procurement, and Quality.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, manpower requirements, and engineering progress.
• Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure successful project completion.

Technical Oversight

• Provide subject matter expertise for electrical power distribution, control systems, instrumentation, automation, and equipment selection.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards, electrical codes, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Review engineering calculations including load analysis, short-circuit studies, cable sizing, grounding systems, and protection coordination.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, and operational readiness reviews.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, IEEE, IEC, and other applicable regulations and standards.
• Support safety initiatives and promote a zero-incident work environment.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and corrective action programs.
• Ensure engineering practices align with company quality management systems.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary engineering interface with clients, suppliers, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Support bid preparation, technical proposals, estimating, and project planning activities.
• Present technical solutions and recommendations to senior management and customers.
• Manage vendor technical evaluations and equipment approvals.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution required.
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Management preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years in an engineering leadership or management role.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial facilities, marine/offshore, EPC, energy, or heavy engineering environments preferred.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects and teams.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license a plus but not required.
• PMP certification a plus but not required.

Additional Skill s

• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems and industrial electrical design.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70, IEEE, IEC, and applicable industry standards.
• Experience with power distribution, switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), transformers, generators, and protective relaying.
• Working knowledge of automation, PLCs, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

BUSINESS UNIT

Seatrium Limited