Electrical Engineering Department Leader

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Albany, 12207 US
Auburn, 13021 US
Syracuse, NY 13204 US (Primary)

Full-time

Department Head

Bachelor's Degree

,000

Founded in 1898, Beardsley Architects + Engineers is a full-service design firm serving public and private sector clients throughout the Northeast. We provide architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, and planning services across a broad range of markets including government, higher education, recreation, housing, commercial, and infrastructure. Our employee-focused culture emphasizes technical excellence, collaboration, leadership development, and a healthy and fun work environment.

Beardsley Architects + Engineers is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer who is ready to take the next step in their career and grow into a key leadership position within our firm.

This is more than a traditional electrical design role; we are looking for a motivated engineer who can help lead and expand our electrical engineering practice, mentor staff, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the long-term strategic growth of the firm. For the right candidate, this position offers department leadership and a defined pathway toward firm management and leadership responsibilities within an established 128-year-old employee-focused engineering and architecture firm.

At Beardsley, technical excellence is only one part of the equation. We are seeking leaders who want to:

• Build and grow high-performing engineering teams.
• Foster strong collaborative relationships across all of our specialties.
• Influence the direction and growth of the electrical engineering practice.
• Develop meaningful client relationships and become trusted advisors.
• Mentor the next generation of engineers.
• Contribute to strategic planning and business development efforts.
• Participate in firm ownership, leadership, and long-term succession planning.
• Help shape the future of a respected regional A/E firm.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in building systems design within the A/E industry.
• EIT certification with active pursuit of Professional Engineer licensure, or current PE registration.
• Strong communication, client interaction, and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes and industry standards.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to potential access to classified information.

• New York State Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience managing engineering staff and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience serving as Project Manager, Technical Lead, or Department Manager.
• Demonstrated business development and client relationship experience.
• Interest in growing into a department leadership or executive leadership role.

This position is designed for engineers with leadership ambitions and opportunities are available for Associate Principal or Principal Roles for the right candidate. Successful candidates will have opportunities to:

• Lead major projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in strategic business planning.
• Shape departmental operations, staffing models, and workload scheduling.
• Develop client portfolios and market leadership.
• Participate in firm stock ownership and succession planning initiatives.

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of building systems for a diverse portfolio of projects.
• Provide oversight and quality control for electrical engineering deliverables.
• Assist in project inception and guide owners and project teams through design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and best practices.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable design strategies.
• Assist in managing and growing the Building Systems Engineering Department.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, and staff development efforts.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineering staff.
• Establish standards, workflows, and best practices for project delivery.
• Support department workload planning and resource management.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with public and private sector clients.
• Participate in…