Electrical Department Manager

Who You'll Work WithYou will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world‑class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.When you join BW Design Group as a Department Manager – Electrical, you are joining an ENR ranked AEC firm that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world's leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject‑matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.What You'll DoYou'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.Lead the development of electrical design packages for cGMP manufacturing facilities, including power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systemsApply your expertise in power distribution — 480V 3‑phase systems, grounded/ungrounded configurations, feeder sizing, grounding, cable tray design, switchboard/service sizing, and life safety systemsResponsible for department hiring, workload planning, performance reviews, and coordination with regional and national discipline leadersCollaborate directly with clients to understand project goals, present design strategies, and build long‑term trusted relationshipsLeverage your field experience and constructability knowledge to ensure practical, installation‑ready designsContribute to client development efforts by helping identify new project opportunities and delivering outstanding technical solutionsStrengthen internal connections across disciplines and support the growth of our Architecture/Engineering Process PracticeParticipate in planning, proposal development, and project profile creation as a key team contributorPlay an integral part in shaping team culture and project execution standards through your day‑to‑day leadership and communicationWhat You'll Bring12 years of experience in electrical engineering design for manufacturing or industrial facilities within architecture/engineering firm environmentsExperience acting as Engineer of Record (EOR) with active involvement in design development and deliveryTechnical proficiency in low voltage (120V–480V) electrical power distribution systems (medium voltage experience is a plus)Deep knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and ability to apply relevant codes and standards to all designsProficiency in Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointExperience with AEC industry software such as REVIT, AutoCAD, eTAP, SKM, Visual, Easy Power, ElumTools, BlueBeam, etc.Strong verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and technical presentationsWillingness to travel for client meetings, site visits, start‑up support, training, and industry eventsBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited universityActive Professional Engineer (PE) licenseOur culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As an Department Manager – Electrical, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world‑class engineer and a highly effective leader.Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Department Manager – Electrical, but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.#J-18808-Ljbffr