Senior Electrical Engineering Manager

Sterling Engineering; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a multi-site organization responsible for the design, development, and testing of medium-voltage switchgear, PDUs, relay/control systems, and substation equipment. The role oversees about 15 engineers across the U.S.

and Canada. The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership, with strong experience in UL/industry codes and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, including leadership.
• Deep technical expertise with MV switchgear and power distribution equipment.
• Strong knowledge of UL, ANSI, IEEE, NEC codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and operational leadership for the electrical engineering function across multiple sites.
• Define and execute long-term engineering strategies aligned with goals and industry advances.
• Lead design, development, testing, and validation of electrical systems (switchgear, substation control, protection & control).
• Grow and mentor a distributed team of engineers and testers, including a design manager and staff.
• Travel regularly to Dallas and Ontario sites to train and support teams.

Skills

Engineering leadership

MV switchgear

Power distribution

Codes/standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Relocation assistance will be offered to qualified candidates.

Overvie

wWe are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a multi-site electrical engineering organization responsible for the design, development, and testing of medium-voltage switchgear, PDUs, relay/control systems, and substation-related equipment. This is a high-impact technical and leadership role overseeing a team of approximately 15 engineers and technical staff across the U.S. and Canada

.
The ideal candidate is both a hands-on technical expert and a strategic leader with a strong background in switchgear, power distribution equipment, and UL/industry codes—paired with proven success elevating engineering processes, capabilities, and team performanc

e.
Organization Breakd

ownReporting to the Director of Engineering, the Senior Electrical Engineering Manager will provide technical direction, operational leadership, and strategic guidance for the electrical engineering function. This role partners closely with mechanical engineering, operations, testing, and project management to ensure high-quality, manufacturable designs and successful project executi

on.
This leader will oversee teams

in:Los Angeles, CA: Assistant Engineering Manager, 8 Design Engineers, 1 Drafter, and Electrical Testing Man

agerDallas, TX: 2 Electrical Design Engineers and 1 Electrical Test Engi

eers*Regular travel to the Dallas and Ontario sites is expected to train, develop, and support those te

ams.
Key Responsibil

itiesStrategic & Technical Leade

rshipServe as the technical SME for switchgear, PDUs, substation engineering, and UL/ANSI/IEEE/NEC stand

ards.Define and execute long-term engineering strategies aligned with organizational goals and industry advance

ment.Guide the design, development, testing, and validation of electrical systems—including switchgear, substation control equipment, protection & control systems, and power distribution prod

ucts.Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and industry tr

pmentLead, mentor, and grow a distributed team of electrical design engineers, test engineers, a subordinate team manager, and technical support s

taff.Build capability and consistency across sites through onsite coaching, training sessions, and technical rev

iews.Support recruitment, onboarding, career development, and team succession plan

ning.Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improve

ment.Operational Excellence & Process Improv

ementDrive scalable engineering workflows and implement best practices across all locat

ions.Improve standardization in design processes, documentation, and testing met

hods.Partner with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, project management, and production to enhance design for manufacturability and reduce re

work.Manage engineering project schedules, budgets, and resource alloca

tion.Cross-Functional Collabor

ationRepresent engineering in customer engagements and support strategic customer initiat

ives.Work closely with business development to address customer needs and drive product reliability and satisfac

tion.Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment on engineering priorities, product quality, and project deli

very.
Qualific

ationsRe

quiredBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related f

ield).10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership

role.Deep technical expertise with medium-voltage switchgear, power distribution equipment, PDUs, and substation sy

stems.Strong knowledge of UL, ANSI, IEEE, NEC, and similar codes/stan

dards.Proven track record leading engineering teams and delivering complex electrical pro

jects.Experience driving process improvements within engineering or manufacturing environ

ments.Ability and willingness to travel regularly to Dallas and Ontario during the wor

kweek.Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abil

ities.
Pr

eferredExperience in an OEM environment (preferred) or in the utility/power distribution

sector.Master’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Mana