What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Lead Engineer (Regional Department Lead) position at Tetra Tech Careers?
The Opportunity:
Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is adding a Senior Electrical Lead Engineer – Regional/Office Department Lead to our Electrical Discipline team based in Seattle.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today, we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives worldwide.
Your Impact:
As a Senior Electrical Lead Engineer, you will play a key leadership role in shaping and driving the success of the electrical discipline within your office and region. Your leadership will guide technical excellence, mentorship, and project execution across a diverse portfolio, including healthcare, education, and commercial buildings. Through your expertise, you will help refine and implement technical standards, drive process improvements, and contribute to the professional development of the engineering team. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring high-quality project delivery and expanding our impact in the industry.
Your Role:
• Provide strategic leadership for the electrical discipline within the office and region.
• Mentor and develop department staff, fostering career growth through structured development plans.
• Ensure adherence to firm QA/QC protocols and maintain technical excellence.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on budgeting, scheduling, and staff management.
• Oversee, plan, and design electrical systems for projects in healthcare, education, and commercial buildings.
• Act as the Engineer of Record, leading technical communication with clients.
• Play an integral role in regional leadership, contributing to strategic initiatives and organizing discipline meetings.
• Manage regional workload effectively, leveraging the Labor Forecast Tool for optimal resource utilization.
• Oversee recruitment and retention efforts, ensuring a strong engineering team.
• Support and refine Glumac’s technical standards, implementing best practices in the local office.
• Provide feedback on technical standards implementation and suggest improvements.
• Track training opportunities and recommend professional development initiatives.
• Serve as a technical advisor for any claims or challenges requiring engineering expertise in the region.
Qualifications:
• 15 years of experience as an MEP Engineer in infrastructure and/or building systems.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• Experience managing staff as a direct supervisor.
• Strong background in sustainable design is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in REVIT is required.
• LEED AP BD C accreditation is a plus.
• WELL certification is a plus.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and a company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to impactful projects, apply today! Join us in shaping the future of engineering excellence at Tetra Tech.
Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the proposed salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, actual role and responsibilities. The range listed is just one component of Glumac’s total compensation package for employees.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Salary : $175,000 - $200,000
