Senior Electrical Engineering Manager

Senior Electrical Engineering Manager

Henderson Engineers is looking to hire a Senior Electrical Engineering Manager to join a business line that is servicing one of our oldest and largest clients. A Senior Engineering Manager is a senior technical leader with broad responsibilities related to the health, growth and performance of engineers within a sector. They are responsible for leading a team of engineers, driving technical excellence and operational efficiency through discipline-specific operational oversight, people development and strategic resource management to ensure the organization consistently delivers high-quality work while supporting the professional growth of its technical staff.

They maintain a strong technical presence while guiding staff to execute the technical vision and strategy of the sector.

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of engineering (e.g., mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) preferred. High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant progressive experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership or management role required.
• Expert knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards relating to a broad range of practices, projects and/or program types required.
• Proficient knowledge and understanding of earned value, contracts and construction processes and methods required.
• Working knowledge of current and industry specific tools and software required, including BIM modeling, markup and annotation, workflow and task management applications.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to lead with empathy and clarity, navigate performance conversations constructively and support team members through challenge and change.
• High technical aptitude with ability to learn, understand, and utilize various systems and processes. Experience and comfortability with training others on systems and processes.
• Proven track record of developing high-performing teams, aligning them with organizational goals, and fostering cross-discipline collaboration.
• Proven track record of serving as a connector between teams, leadership and business functions, translating vision into action and culture into practice.
• Experience in championing the growth of others through mentorship, coaching and cultivating a pipeline of future leaders.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with designers at all levels in a clear and concise manner.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team oriented and willingness and ability to function in a highly collaborative environment, in group projects and leading less experienced designers. Ability to work independently as needed.
• Adapts to changing work environments, priorities and organizational needs.
• Ability to prioritize, execute and/or direct multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and adjust to coaching.
• Must be a self-starter, proactive and willing to teach, manage and/or help others as needed.
• Must be trustworthy and capable of handling sensitive information.

• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
• Additional certifications aligning with the relevant technical field (e.g., BEMP, CPD, CDP, NICET, RCDD, etc.).
• preferred.
• Sustainability certifications (e.g., CDP, LEED, WELL, etc.) preferred.
• Performance as an Engineer of Record (EOR) preferred.

• Leads the coaching culture across a team of technical staff through goal setting and alignment with organizational goals, measuring progress and ensuring succession planning, leadership development and technical mentorship are scalable within the sector.
• Builds strong leadership teams and supports engagement across multiple levels within a sector.
• Oversees performance management processes for their staff, sets expectations for Engineering Managers, monitors sector-wide performance trends and adjusts plans with business workload.
• Proactively collaborates with sector leadership on business…