Electrical Engineering Manager - Energy & Utilities

Farnsworth Group; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match up to 5%

Medical Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSAs

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Professional Development

Mentoring

PTO

Wellness Reimb

Pet Insurance

Hybrid Work

Job summary

Farnsworth Group seeks an Electrical Engineering Manager - Energy & Utilities to lead the Electrical Energy & Utilities team on diverse projects across industrial, oil & gas, and renewable energy sectors.

You will guide design from planning to closeout, oversee drawings and cost estimates, mentor staff, and support business development while ensuring QA/QC and project success. This role offers a Hybrid Work Program and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• PE license required.
• Typically 12-15+ years of experience in technically complex electrical system design.
• 5+ years of staff management experience.
• Broad design experience including industrial power distribution, controls, hazardous classified areas, and medium-voltage systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead electrical design teams and coordinate multi-disciplinary project delivery.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Electrical Energy & Utilities team and provide direction for project delivery, staff development, technical quality, and client service across multiple projects.
• Full electrical design responsibilities including power distribution, telecommunications, controls, renewable energy systems, and medium-voltage design for industrial and oil & gas markets.
• Serve as a senior technical resource from planning through design, construction, startup, and closeout.
• Develop and oversee drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and related deliverables; support QA/QC and project controls.
• Guide staffing, technical review, and production execution to meet scope, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Coordinate electrical calculations, equipment selections, and power system studies as required.
• Collaborate with other disciplines, clients, contractors, utilities, and vendors for integrated solutions.
• Grow client relationships, support business development, and contribute to project scoping and technical approaches.
• Mentor engineers, designers, and drafters; provide coaching and growth opportunities.
• Support construction-phase services including submittal reviews and field observations.

Skills

Electrical engineering leadership

Staff management

Project coordination

Technical communication

Power systems analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

SKM Power Tools

ETAP

EasyPower

Navisworks

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager - Energy & Utilities. In this role, you will lead the Electrical Energy & Utilities team and provide both technical and people leadership for electrical engineering work serving industrial, oil & gas, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, and related Energy & Utilities projects.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the Electrical Energy & Utilities team and provide direction for project delivery, staff development, technical quality, and client service across multiple simultaneous projects.
• Assume multi-project responsibilities for full electrical design, including power distribution, telecommunications, controls, renewable energy systems, and medium-voltage system design for industrial and oil & gas markets.
• Serve as a senior technical resource from project planning through design, construction, startup, and closeout, helping teams deliver practical, high-quality solutions for technically complex facilities.
• Develop and oversee engineering drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and related technical deliverables, while helping implement project execution plans, project controls, and QA/QC processes.
• Guide project approach, staffing, technical review, and production execution to support scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Direct and support electrical calculations, equipment selections, power systems analyses, and studies such as short circuit, coordination, arc flash, load flow, and related evaluations as required by project needs.
• Coordinate closely with other disciplines, clients, contractors, utilities, and equipment vendors to deliver integrated solutions and maintain strong project communication.
• Build, maintain, and grow client relationships, while supporting business development, proposal development, project scoping, and technical approach development.
• Mentor, supervise, and develop engineers, designers, and drafters, including coaching, performance support, delegation, and technical growth.
• Support construction‑phase services including submittal review, responses to contractor questions, field observations, commissioning support, and resolution of technical issues.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Typically, 12-15+ years of experience in technically complex electrical system design.
• 5+ years of staff management experience.
• Broad design experience including industrial power distribution, controls, hazardous classified areas, and medium-voltage systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead electrical design teams and coordinate multi-disciplinary project delivery.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, while managing multiple priorities and simultaneous projects.
• Ability to solve complex power engineering problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to direct the use of and perform QC review in SKM Power Tools, ETAP, and EasyPower.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Revit, and AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of codes and standards associated with electrical power, including the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, and applicable IEEE and NFPA standards.
• Ability to pass background checks and willingness to comply with client‑specific site access requirements, including immunization, that industrial clients may require.
• Ability to complete occasional travel to client sites in support of projects

Nice To Haves:

• NCEES Record holder preferred.
• Knowledge of Navisworks software preferred.
• Knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD

Who We Are:

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven consecutive years, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you'll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work certification - thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation's leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Full‑time regular employee benefits and perks include:

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success. Please discuss with your recruiter for details.

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us... and let's make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.