Electrical Engineering Leader

Senior Electrical Engineering Leader Lead teams. Strengthen client relationships. Help shape the future of an established engineering practice.

We are partnering with a well-established consulting engineering firm seeking a senior electrical engineering leader to join its leadership team.

This role is designed for someone who enjoys staying connected to technical work while also leading people, supporting clients, and contributing to the broader direction of the business. You will provide technical oversight, mentor staff, strengthen key relationships, and help guide the continued growth of the electrical practice.

What You’ll DoProvide leadership and technical oversight across complex electrical engineering projects

Manage and strengthen key client relationships

Lead project teams and support workload planning across multiple assignments

Review project scopes, budgets, schedules, and overall performance

Provide technical quality control and design guidance

Support proposals, interviews, and business development efforts

Develop project approaches, scopes of work, and fee estimates

Mentor and develop engineers and designers

Improve internal technical standards, processes, and project delivery

Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and firm leadership

Contribute to resource planning, strategic initiatives, and long-term practice growth

What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Professional Engineer license

Significant experience in consulting engineering, construction, or a closely related environment

Strong background in building electrical systems

Experience leading projects, teams, and client relationships

Familiarity with multiple project delivery methods

Experience developing scopes, proposals, and professional service agreements

Strong understanding of applicable electrical, building, and energy codes

Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and client communication skills

Ability to balance technical leadership, people development, and business priorities

Relevant Technical Experience Experience may include:

Power distribution systems

Lighting and lighting controls

Emergency and standby power systems

Electrical load calculations

Short-circuit and coordination studies

Grounding and bonding

Building systems coordination

Construction documentation and specifications

Revit, CAD, Bluebeam, or similar design tools

Technical review and quality control

Experience with specialized facilities, critical power, renewable energy, or other advanced electrical systems is a plus.

The Right Fit We are looking for someone who is:

Technically credible and confident in their engineering judgment

Collaborative and approachable with both clients and internal teams

Comfortable mentoring and developing future leaders

Strong at managing multiple projects and competing priorities

Relationship-oriented and focused on delivering excellent work Interested in both the technical and business sides of consulting engineering

Comfortable taking ownership and making decisions

Looking for a long-term leadership opportunity within an established firm

Why Consider ItVisible leadership role with meaningful influence

Opportunity to remain connected to technical work Established client base and steady project activity

Ability to shape team development and project delivery

Collaborative environment with direct access to senior leadership

Competitive executive-level compensation

Long-term professional growth and leadership potential

This position is based in the greater Seattle area and requires regular in-person collaboration. Candidates should be local or open to relocation.