Electrification Engineering Manager

Contract Professionals, Inc.; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Professionals, Inc. is seeking an Electrification Engineering Manager to lead power distribution projects for manufacturing facilities. This hands-on leadership role combines electrical design, team management, and on-site support for installations, upgrades, and production line relocations.

Base location: Canton, MI; expected travel 30–40%. The role requires a strong background in electrical engineering, 15+ years of relevant experience, and proven leadership of technical teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of combined experience in electrical engineering, industrial electrical installation or maintenance, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience designing industrial power distribution systems and assessing existing electrical infrastructure.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Electrical design tools and the ability to develop and interpret single-line drawings, schematics, and installation plans.
• Proven experience supervising technical teams and managing industrial electrical projects.
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical and building codes, along with experience operating aerial lifts and other powered equipment.
• Ability to travel nationwide 30–40% of the time, a reliable personal vehicle suitable for interstate travel, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and additional hours as project needs require.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrification team, manage senior electrical engineers and electrical superintendents, and direct electricians and subcontractors on site.
• Lead site surveys, evaluate electrical loads and available capacity, and develop or approve single-line drawings, distribution designs, and installation plans.
• Plan electrical installations, upgrades, and equipment relocations around production downtime, material lead times, and site constraints.
• Work with customers, operations teams, and project managers to define scope, estimate costs, plan schedules, and identify materials.
• Review installations, troubleshoot electrical issues remotely and on site, and coordinate with controls specialists.
• Conduct arc flash studies, prepare equipment labels, and verify that work meets applicable codes and site safety requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

Team leadership

Project management

Site coordination

Electrical codes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Electrical

AutoCAD

Job description

Our client, an industrial engineering and integration firm, is hiring an Electrification Engineering Manager to lead power distribution projects for manufacturing facilities. This is a hands‑on leadership role that combines electrical design, team management, and on‑site support for installations, upgrades, and production line relocations.

Base Location: Canton MI. Expected Travel: 30‑40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of combined experience in electrical engineering, industrial electrical installation or maintenance, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience designing industrial power distribution systems and assessing existing electrical infrastructure.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Electrical design tools and the ability to develop and interpret single‑line drawings, schematics, and installation plans.
• Proven experience supervising technical teams and managing industrial electrical projects.
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical and building codes, along with experience operating aerial lifts and other powered equipment.
• Ability to travel nationwide 30–40% of the time, a reliable personal vehicle suitable for interstate travel, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and additional hours as project needs require.

What you’ll do

• Lead the electrification team, manage senior electrical engineers and electrical superintendents, and direct electricians and subcontractors on site.
• Lead site surveys, evaluate electrical loads and available capacity, and develop or approve single‑line drawings, distribution designs, and installation plans.
• Plan electrical installations, upgrades, and equipment relocations around production downtime, material lead times, and site constraints.
• Work with customers, operations teams, and project managers to define scope, estimate costs, plan schedules, and identify materials.
• Review installations, troubleshoot electrical issues remotely and on site, and coordinate with controls specialists.
• Conduct arc flash studies, prepare equipment labels, and verify that work meets applicable codes and site safety requirements.