Electrical Engineering Manager

Summit Construction Advisors; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Flexible time off

Job summary

Summit Construction Advisors seeks an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a high‑performing electrical engineering team within a growing MEP firm. This leadership role blends people management with hands‑on technical execution across lighting, power, fire safety, and security design.

You will mentor engineers, oversee design quality, manage budgets, and nurture client relationships on commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and mission‑critical projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical design experience in a consulting environment.
• 7+ years leading and coordinating engineering teams.
• Licensed PE required.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with BIM/Revit coordination and design-build delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of electrical engineers and designers.
• Manage workload, assign projects, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Serve as technical lead for lighting, power distribution, emergency systems, fire alarm, and security design.
• Ensure code compliance, technical accuracy, and quality across deliverables.
• Oversee BIM/Revit coordination through all project phases (SD to CD).
• Support construction administration (site visits, shop drawings, punch lists).
• Maintain strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
• Partner with leadership on hiring, onboarding, performance management, and department growth.
• Keep projects aligned with scope, budget, and contractual commitments.

Skills

Electrical design

Team leadership

Client relations

Budget management

Communication

Mentoring engineers

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) licensed

Job description

Our client is seeking a driven and technically strong Electrical Engineering Manager to lead and develop a high-performing electrical engineering team within a growing MEP engineering firm. This organization is known for its commitment to design excellence, strong client relationships, and intentional investment in leadership development.

You will join a firm that values collaboration, mentorship, and accountability - where culture is not just talked about, but actively built. This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role that allows you to shape a team, influence project outcomes, and contribute to impactful commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and mission critical projects both locally and nationally.

This role blends people leadership with hands‑on technical execution, overseeing team performance, design quality, client relationships, and overall project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of electrical engineers and designers
• Manage workload, assign projects strategically, and ensure deadlines are consistently met
• Serve as technical lead overseeing lighting, power distribution, emergency systems, fire alarm, and security design
• Ensure code compliance, technical accuracy, and quality across all deliverables
• Oversee BIM/Revit coordination through all project phases (SD to CD)
• Support construction administration (site visits, shop drawing review, punch lists)
• Maintain strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor
• Partner with leadership on hiring, onboarding, performance management, and department growth
• Keep projects aligned with scope, budget, and contractual commitments

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical design experience in a consulting environment
• 7+ years leading and coordinating engineering teams
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required
• Strong commercial project background (aviation, healthcare, higher ed, hospitality, government preferred)
• Experience with design-build and design-bid-build delivery
• Advanced knowledge of electrical codes and regulatory requirements
• Strong client‑facing presence and communication skills
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and manage performance
• Experience managing budgets and driving value engineering solutions

Compensation and Benefits

• $175,000-$185,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote)
• Flexible Time Off

As part of its commitment to investing in its people, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, financial security, professional development, and overall well‑being.