Senior Electrical Department Manager – Michigan

The Osborn Engineering Company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Osborn Engineering seeks a Department Manager for the Michigan Region Electrical Engineering group to lead a multi-disciplinary team of professionals. This role reports to the Director of Electrical Engineering and focuses on project leadership, resource planning, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in electrical design and consulting, strong NEC and NFPA knowledge, and proven staff development. PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in electrical design and project management in consulting engineering.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, State Energy Code, NFPA guidelines, and FGI Guidelines.
• Experience with electrical system studies such as short circuit, over-current device coordination, and Arc Flash Hazard analysis per NFPA 70E.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; PE license preferred.
• Ability to manage several project teams concurrently and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Managers throughout the company to provide appropriate resources to successfully execute projects.
• Establish discipline specific work plans and estimates to complete for department staff assigned projects
• Oversee the production of work product consistent with client requirements and Osborn standards.
• Supervise efficient execution of projects and staff to meet the performance metrics and goals of the department.
• Manage expectations and communications with clients for projects providing engineering and technical support.
• Execute Osborn's QA/QC process for the Electrical discipline on projects.
• Maintain backlogs and manpower forecasts to ensure proper staffing levels and department utilization.
• Perform staff resource management and annual reviews including Timesheet and Expense report approvals.
• Assist Human Resources on recruitment and training efforts.
• Conduct business development activities, participating in various trade organizations, and preparing or assisting with presentations.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Staff supervision

Client management

Revit

AutoCAD

NEC knowledge

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE License

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

Osborn Engineering seeks a Department Manager for the Michigan Region Electrical Engineering group to lead a multi-disciplinary team of professionals. This role reports to the Director of Electrical Engineering and focuses on project leadership, resource planning, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in electrical design and consulting, strong NEC and NFPA knowledge, and proven staff development. PE license preferred.