Engineering Design Manager - Electrical

Greensboro, North Carolina Permanent USD160,000 - USD180,000 per year View Job Description
The Engineering Design Manager provides strategic and technical leadership for electrical engineering and Virtual Design Construction (VDC) teams. This role is responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality, constructible electrical designs that support successful execution of complex construction projects nationwide.
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About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognized electrical contractor experiencing significant growth across the commercial construction market. With a strong backlog of work and a reputation for delivering complex projects, the organization serves clients across mission critical, healthcare, manufacturing, warehouse & distribution, multifamily, hospitality, and commercial sectors.

Job Description

Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Electrical Designers, Engineers, and Virtual Design professionals.
  • Oversee workload planning, staffing, utilization, performance management, and professional development across the team.
  • Manage onboarding, training, and career progression initiatives.
  • Establish and continually improve engineering standards, best practices, and design procedures.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.



Project & Technical Oversight

  • Lead multiple projects during preconstruction and design phases, ensuring schedules, budgets, and deliverables are met.
  • Provide technical leadership for electrical system design and constructability reviews.
  • Perform and review electrical calculations, including:
    • Load calculations
    • Voltage drop calculations
    • Short-circuit studies
    • Lighting calculations
  • Ensure designs comply with NEC, IBC, IECC, life safety codes, and internal standards.
  • Guide the development of constructible, installation-ready drawings and coordination models.



Design, Coordination & BIM Leadership

  • Oversee BIM coordination efforts with architects, engineers, consultants, and trade partners.
  • Drive consistent use of Virtual Design and BIM platforms across projects.
  • Ensure adherence to BIM execution plans and digital construction standards.
  • Direct the development and review of coordination and installation documents for:
    • Temporary Power
    • Power Distribution Systems
    • Underground and Site Electrical Systems
    • Lighting and Low Voltage Systems
    • Common Areas and Detailed Unit Wiring
  • Champion value engineering and cost-saving opportunities throughout the design process.
  • Support continuous improvement of Revit, BIM, and VDC workflows.



Collaboration & Client Engagement

  • Serve as a key engineering representative for internal operations teams and external clients.
  • Collaborate closely with project managers, field leadership, superintendents, consultants, and customers to align design intent with execution strategy.
  • Participate in project meetings and lead electrical design discussions.
  • Provide technical support and guidance throughout all stages of project delivery.
  • Build strong working relationships across engineering, preconstruction, operations, and field teams.



Business, Quality & Performance

  • Review contracts, project scopes, specifications, and jurisdictional requirements to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
  • Support bid-build evaluations, plans and specifications reviews, and value engineering recommendations.
  • Ensure regional financial, production, and quality performance goals are achieved.
  • Drive the on-time delivery of high-quality design and coordination packages.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to project execution, productivity, and design quality.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Engineering Design Manager - Electrical should have:

  • Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in electrical design, electrical construction, engineering, VDC, BIM, or related disciplines.
  • Previous experience leading, supervising, or mentoring technical design teams.
  • Strong understanding of electrical construction methods, design processes, and constructability principles.
  • Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
  • Experience supporting Design-Build, Design-Assist, or Plans & Specs project delivery.
  • Proficiency with:
    • Revit
    • Navisworks
    • AutoCAD
    • Autodesk Construction Cloud
    • Bluebeam
    • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and project deadlines.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary range: $160,000 - $180,000 per year.
  • Lead and grow a team of talented design and VDC professionals.
  • Work on some of the industry's most complex commercial and mission critical projects.
  • Join a high-growth organization with an exceptional project pipeline and long-term stability.
  • Influence engineering standards, BIM innovation, and design excellence across the organization.
  • Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and significant career growth opportunities.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Lauren Just
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7081403

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Where
Greensboro
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Just
Job Reference
JN-082026-7081403
 

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