Electrical Engineering Manager

Wendel is a 300 person nationally recognized and innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm. We collaborate with private and public entities to holistically approach facility and infrastructure projects in the built environment. Our clients benefit from our full-service integrative capability that allows us to tackle technically complex projects with our own in-house experts. With multiple regional offices, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects in a collaborative team-oriented culture. If you are looking to make a real impact, to challenge the status quo, and develop and implement solutions with real results, then Wendel is the place for you!

We are seeking an Engineering Manager for our Electrical Engineering Resource Group. This opportunity is available in the following offices, Meriden, CT, Atlanta, GA, New York Metro (Fully Remote), Williamsville, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany, NY, Columbus, OH, D.C., Richmond, VA, and Eau Claire, WI. Successful candidates, if you reside within a 60-minute commute of physical Wendel offices, we’re excited for you to join us at the office at least three days a week, recognizing the significance we place on fostering connections, collaboration, and creativity within our office culture. Our commitment to operating as a hybrid workplace underscores our dedication to enabling our employees to maintain a work-life balance. Visit our Locations section of the website to learn more about our office locations.

As Engineering Manager, you will be responsible to focus on four main aspects: 1) Managerial leadership, 2) Technical leadership, 3) Quality assurance, and 4) Business development.

Projects will range from multi-discipline facility oriented project work to innovative, clean energy, electrification/decarbonization efforts. Position goals will include proposal development, basis-of-design, project oversight, quality reviews, document sealing, team mentoring, recruiting, hiring, and expanding Wendel’s presence.

This opportunity includes leading project teams, mentoring engineers and professionals, career path growth and longevity, potential for firm ownership, and more. Wendel is seeking a professional leadership skillset to help us continue building our national presence, expanding our engineering capabilities and bench-strength, and growing our project portfolio.

Our culture offers a collaborative work environment. You will be supported and mentored by industry leading professionals whose goal will be to help you grow in your career.

Responsibilities:

• Expert in all facets of electrical engineering – medium and low voltage power distribution systems, lighting and lighting automation, life safety, specialty systems, etc.
• Verse in National Electrical Code, NFPA, and State level building code requirements.
• Review, analyze, assess, make recommendations, etc. for electrical systems.
• Coordination with leaders and managers on company initiatives and project commitments.
• Business development support focused on electrical engineering.
• Recruiting and supporting growth of an electrical engineering team.
• Preliminary assessments and high-level project strategy.
• Field investigation and condition assessment of existing systems.
• Assist in proposal preparation.
• Development of basis of design scopes of work, schematics, etc.
• Presentation and report writing.
• Make decisions based on independent evaluation(s) that are in the best interests of clients, projects, and teams.
• Meeting with clients to support engineering projects throughout design and construction.
• Review work performed by others; correct, teach, and mentor to build technical skillsets.
• Work directly with and lead teams, in a collaborative manner, focused on group success.
• Serve as “Engineer-of-Record” and professionally sign and seal construction documents.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• PE license is required.
• Expertise in multiple technical areas of Electrical Engineering.
• Capable and responsible for QA/QC on assigned tasks and projects.
• Ability to lead development of construction documents, and support bidding and construction activities during implementation.
• Excellent communication skills, written, oral and presentation.
• Ability to collaborate with internal staff and clients.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Revit software is a plus.
• Experience building modeling and/or electrical power system software is a plus.
• Team player.

What we offer:

• Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
• Work-life balance including:
  • Hybrid work policy
  • Flexible work
• Great benefits including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • 401k match
  • PTO
  • Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options.
• Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parking reimbursement.
• Wellness programs and health stipend.
• Year end bonus potential.
• A real path to company ownership.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $175,000

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. Salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

Hear from Our Team: We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential. If you are looking to make a real impact, challenge the status quo, and achieve high-performing results, Wendel is the place for you!

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfect with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of protected veterans.