Engineering Design Manager
This position can work out of any of our regional offices or fully remote.
About ArchKey
ArchKey is one of the nation’s largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We’re the POWER behind making the improbable possible.
We’re electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We’re not just energizing infrastructure, we’re energizing careers, communities, and the future.
Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it’s an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.
About the position
The Engineering Design Manager provides strategic, technical, and people leadership to multiple teams of engineers and designers responsible for delivering high-quality electrical engineering drawings, specifications, 3D models, and construction documents that support complex electrical installations in the field, in alignment with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives and regulations. This role requires a proven leader with a strong track record of mentoring, training, and developing engineering talent while ensuring consistent delivery of accurate, code-compliant, and constructible designs under demanding schedules. The Engineering Design Manager oversees engineering execution across projects ranging from small Design/Build efforts to some of the largest hyper-scale projects in the country. In addition to technical oversight, this position plays a key role in job solicitation, estimating, scheduling, quality control, and problem resolution in alignment with department policies, business objectives, and regulatory requirements.
Our Ideal Candidate
- Is a proven leader, able to hire, coach, and develop a strong team of high performers.
- Has strong negotiation, conflict management, and persuasion skills, able to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Has a growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow.
Day in the life
- Leads and manages multiple teams of engineers and designers, overseeing the development of detailed electrical engineering permit drawings, specifications, 3D models, and construction installation documents.
- Provides technical leadership in the development of conceptual designs, design alternatives, and value engineering solutions in collaboration with field leadership, project managers, and estimators.
- Oversees and as required, prepares and/or reviews electrical calculations, engineering studies, specifications, reports, and technical correspondence throughout all phases of construction.
- Provides oversight and technical approval for engineering studies including arc flash, short circuit, overcurrent protective device (OCPD) coordination, duct bank ampacity, load lighting, and power factor correction.
- Coordinates with field teams to support data collection and implementation as needed.
- Monitors and evaluates the performance of engineering teams to achieve high levels of quality, productivity, and schedule adherence.
- Resolves escalated technical issues, approves plan revisions, and supports complex problem resolution.
- Provides coaching, mentoring, and regular performance feedback to engineers and designers.
- Plans and coordinates team workloads across multiple concurrent projects to ensure staffing efficiency, balanced utilization, and on-time delivery of design packages.
- Establishes, enforces, and continuously improves engineering standards, design criteria, and QA/QC processes to ensure consistent quality across all deliverables.
- Demonstrates expert knowledge of local and national energy codes and standards (e.g., IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, California Title 24), including leading development and review of drawings for energy code compliance, evaluating lighting fixtures, controls, and systems for regulatory compliance, utilizing energy compliance software and documentation processes, and advising project managers and clients on compliance strategies and risk mitigation.
- Identifies and implements improvements to engineering standards, workflows, tools, and procedures.
- Promotes continuous learning and professional development within the department.
- Stays current with evolving electrical and safety codes, materials, technologies, and industry best practices.
- Proactively identifies opportunities to expand and deploy engineering services across the ArchKey platform.
- Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
- Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.
- Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; Professional Engineer (PE) license required, with the ability to obtain licensure in multiple states.
- 11-12 years of experience in facilities power design, including lighting, receptacle layouts, circuiting, panelboard schedules, load calculations, and equipment sizing.
- Demonstrated experience successfully leading, mentoring, and developing engineering teams across projects of varying size and complexity.
- Experience in healthcare, heavy industrial, and/or data center projects is highly desirable. Controls experience is a plus.
- Advanced ability to read, interpret, and apply electrical contracts, drawings, and specifications, with extensive knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable building codes.
- Proficiency with Revit, Autodesk tools, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
- Experience performing and reviewing engineering studies using SKM or ETAP.
- Strong commitment to electrical construction, engineering excellence, and people leadership, with a collaborative and accountability-driven management style.
- Proven experience supporting field electricians through all phases of construction, including troubleshooting and complex issue resolution.
- Demonstrated experience proposing, scoping, estimating, and scheduling engineering design efforts.
- Proven ability to manage the workload and performance of teams of four or more professionals across multiple projects.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities with strong organizational and decision-making skills.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and systems-level problem-solving capabilities.
- Demonstrated sound judgment, customer focus, and effective conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to lead teams and collaborate across disciplines
Travel
- Occasional travel may be required.
Salary Range
- $120,000 – $185,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.#CA30-1
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