Senior Electrical Engineering Manager

Henderson Engineers looking to hire a Senior Electrical Engineering Manager to join their Retail Business Line.

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.).
• 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 planning, team capacity, forecasted needs and cross‑sector alignment to ensure an effective…