Electrical Department Manager

At TYG, we're passionate and strategic with our business partners so you can be sure that we only represent the very best in the industry. I'm proud to say we're once again working with one of the most prestigious and highly regarded engineering consultancies in Washington on their search for an Electrical Engineering Department Head for their Seattle, WA team.

Electrical Engineering Leader – Consulting Engineering

Seattle, WA | $175,000–$240,000 | Full-Time

A well-established MEP consulting firm is seeking an Electrical Engineering Leader to oversee technical quality, team development, and strategic growth of its electrical discipline. This role is suited for a highly experienced electrical engineer who enjoys balancing hands‑on technical leadership with mentorship, coordination, and client engagement.

The position plays a key role in delivering integrated building systems, working closely with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology teams to ensure cohesive, high-performing designs across commercial and light industrial projects.

The Electrical Engineering Leader serves as the senior technical authority for electrical design across the firm. This individual is responsible for setting standards, reviewing and stamping documents, guiding department direction, and supporting complex projects from concept through construction.

The role also includes leadership of the electrical team—overseeing workloads, mentoring staff, supporting recruitment, and contributing to long‑term departmental planning.

• Oversee the technical quality, consistency, and accuracy of electrical design deliverables
• Establish and maintain department‑wide design standards, templates, and calculation procedures
• Review and seal construction documents for compliance, constructability, and code adherence
• Lead the design of electrical systems for commercial and light industrial facilities, including:
  • Lighting and lighting controls
  • Communications and building systems integration
  • Fire detection and alarm systems
  • Support mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems through electrical controls and power infrastructure design
• Perform engineering calculations, load studies, generator sizing, and utility coordination
• Prepare technical specifications and equipment selections
• Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam for design review, redlining, and limited drafting
• Lead electrical project planning, staffing, and workload management
• Coordinate closely with project managers and discipline leads to align schedules and deliverables
• Support proposals, budgeting, scheduling, and effort estimation
• Contribute to department strategy, growth planning, and succession development
• Mentor engineers and designers, supporting onboarding, training, and professional development
• Participate in firm-wide initiatives related to QA/QC, technology adoption, and process improvement

• Serve as the primary electrical point of contact for select clients
• Participate in client meetings and respond to technical inquiries
• Maintain relationships with vendors and manufacturers; evaluate and select products
• Support business development through proposals, presentations, and interviews
• Represent the firm within professional organizations and industry events

• Ensure compliance with NEC (2020), local jurisdictional requirements, and applicable standards
• Guide electrification, decarbonization, and smart‑building strategies where applicable
• Support sustainability certifications such as LEED and similar programs
• Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and materials to improve design quality and efficiency
• Maintain familiarity with lighting design software and generator sizing tools (e.g., CAT, Cummins)
• Drive continuous improvement of department documentation and workflows

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or higher) from an accredited program
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license strongly preferred

• 15+ years of electrical engineering experience within commercial and light industrial markets
• Experience delivering…