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About the role
The Electrical Engineering Manager leads the electrical engineering team in designing power distribution systems, control panels, and switchgear while ensuring compliance with project specifications and safety standards. They are responsible for resource allocation, technical oversight, and coordinating with cross-functional departments to ensure project schedules and quality requirements are met.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical engineering or industrial system design, along with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Strong technical knowledge of electrical codes, design software, and leadership capabilities are required, with a Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Benefits
Full description
POSITION SUMMARY The Engineering Manager leads engineering and design activities for Champion Integrated Building Solutions (CIBS), ensuring electrical systems and deliverables meet project requirements, applicable standards, and manufacturing needs. This position oversees the engineering team, provides technical direction, and coordinates with other departments to support successful project execution. The role is responsible for engineering quality, technical accuracy, resource planning, and the continued development of the engineering function.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Lead and manage the engineering team, including assigning work, setting priorities, reviewing performance, mentoring employees, and supporting technical development.
- Oversee the design and development of electrical systems, including power distribution, switchgear, control panels, and related equipment, ensuring designs meet project specifications, customer requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
- Review and approve electrical engineering deliverables, including single-line diagrams, schematics, equipment specifications, calculations, and technical documentation, to ensure accuracy, completeness, and manufacturability.
- Coordinate with Project Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical issues, manage engineering changes, and support project schedules and deliverables.
- Provide technical leadership in evaluating design challenges, equipment selections, system integration, and engineering decisions that affect safety, quality, cost, and project performance.
- Manage engineering workloads, resource allocation, design schedules, and technical priorities to ensure timely completion of deliverables across multiple projects.
- Establish and improve electrical engineering processes, design standards, documentation practices, and quality controls to support consistency, efficiency, and compliance with the company's ISO 9001:2015-certified Quality Management System.
QUALIFICATIONS• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering, electrical system design, or related industrial electrical applications; experience leading electrical engineering teams and working with power distribution equipment, switchgear, control panels, or engineered-to-order electrical systems preferred.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an engineering-related discipline.
- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution, single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, equipment specifications, and applicable electrical codes and standards required; experience with electrical design software, engineering calculations, and manufacturing-focused electrical design preferred.
- Soft Skills: Ability to lead technical personnel, evaluate engineering decisions, communicate technical requirements, resolve complex problems, coordinate across departments, and manage competing project priorities required; experience developing engineering processes and mentoring technical staff preferred.
- Licenses and Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
BENEFITS• 401(K) Matching
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
SCHEDULE The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility in start and end times based on position, department, and operational needs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer, along with occasional standing and walking throughout office and manufacturing areas. The employee may need to access production areas to review equipment, inspect installations, and address engineering concerns. The role may involve exposure to industrial environments and requires wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering designated areas.
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