Electrical Engineering Manager -Energy & Utilities

Electrical Engineering Manager – Energy & Utilities

Farnsworth Group – St. Louis

• Lead the Electrical Energy & Utilities team and provide direction for project delivery, staff development, technical quality, and client service across multiple simultaneous projects.
• Assume multi‑project responsibilities for full electrical design, including power distribution, telecommunications, controls, renewable energy systems, and medium‑voltage system design for industrial and oil & gas markets.
• Serve as a senior technical resource from project planning through design, construction, startup, and closeout, helping teams deliver practical, high‑quality solutions for technically complex facilities.
• Develop and oversee engineering drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and related technical deliverables, while helping implement project execution plans, project controls, and QA/QC processes.
• Guide project approach, staffing, technical review, and production execution to support scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Direct and support electrical calculations, equipment selections, power systems analyses, and studies such as short‑circuit, coordination, arc flash, load flow, and related evaluations as required by project needs.
• Coordinate closely with other disciplines, clients, contractors, utilities, and equipment vendors to deliver integrated solutions and maintain strong project communication.
• Build, maintain, and grow client relationships, while supporting business development, proposal development, project scoping, and technical approach development.
• Mentor, supervise, and develop engineers, designers, and drafters, including coaching, performance support, delegation, and technical growth.
• Support construction‑phase services including submittal review, responses to contractor questions, field observations, commissioning support, and resolution of technical issues.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Typically, 12‑15+ years of experience in technically complex electrical system design.
• 5+ years of staff management experience.
• Broad design experience including industrial power distribution, controls, hazardous classified areas, and medium‑voltage systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead electrical design teams and coordinate multi‑discipline project delivery.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, while managing multiple priorities and simultaneous projects.
• Ability to solve complex power engineering problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to direct the use of and perform QC review in SKM Power Tools, ETAP, and Easy Power.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Revit, and AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of codes and standards associated with electrical power, including the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, and applicable IEEE and NFPA standards.
• Ability to pass background checks and willingness to comply with client‑specific site access requirements, including immunization, that industrial clients may require.
• Ability to complete occasional travel to client sites in support of projects.

• NCEES Record holder preferred.
• Knowledge of Navisworks software preferred.
• Knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD.

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long‑Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.