Electrical Project Lead - Design, Manufacturing & Delivery

nVent; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

nVent is seeking an experienced engineering program manager to oversee a portfolio of electrical design projects from inception to delivery. You will coordinate CAD teams, verify design packages for scope alignment, and ensure customer requirements are fully integrated.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with electrical engineers, change and quality management, production scheduling, and timely delivery to customer sites, with a focus on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Electrical experience/background required or Project Management experience on Manufacturing/ Commercial/ Industrial electrical projects.
• Knowledge of electrical wiring, components and schematics.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Project Oversight: Manage a portfolio of projects varying in size and value, ensuring each project's success from inception to post-delivery.
• Design Coordination: Evaluate sales handoff packages to verify design accuracy, scope alignment, and feasibility.
• Direct the creation and approval of Structural Design Packages, leading a team of CAD and Structural Design Engineers.
• Collaborate with the Lead Electrical Engineer to develop Electrical Design Packages, ensuring customer requirements are fully integrated.
• Change and Quality Management: Process and implement feedback from customers, professional engineers, and state approval bodies, issuing precise redlines to CAD teams for revision.
• Facilitate quality control checklists and reviews to ensure readiness before production starts.
• Supply Chain and Scheduling: Monitor lead times and delivery schedules for critical non-stock items, proactively addressing potential delays with the purchasing team.
• Provide regular schedule updates to customers, including delay notifications or adjustments for accelerated timelines.
• Production and Delivery Coordination: Partner with shop supervisors to ensure on-time production and high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with Site and Delivery Coordinators to arrange transportation, secure necessary permits, and ensure safe delivery to customer sites.
• Customer Service: Serve as the primary customer liaison for all post-delivery service issues, including HVAC performance, missing materials, or transport-related damage.
• Track and manage service tickets through resolution, ensuring timely and effective customer support.
• Change Order Management: Prepare and issue change orders, working with the Estimating Department and Lead Electrical Engineer to provide customers with updated pricing and scope adjustments.
• Provide support to the Finance team as they resolve accounts and purchase orders.

Skills

Project management

Electrical experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD tools

Job description

nVent is seeking an experienced engineering program manager to oversee a portfolio of electrical design projects from inception to delivery. You will coordinate CAD teams, verify design packages for scope alignment, and ensure customer requirements are fully integrated.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with electrical engineers, change and quality management, production scheduling, and timely delivery to customer sites, with a focus on safety and accuracy.