Electrical Department Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team delivering electrical engineering design and advisory services
• Oversee electrical scopes of work for complex industrial and manufacturing projects
• Serve as Engineer of Record and primary interface with clients and project management
• Support project pursuits by developing work plans, design schedules, and fee estimates
• Lead department activities including career development, mentoring, and recruiting
• Manage staff assignments, utilization, and billability targets
• Ensure quality assurance for department work products

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Professional Engineering License (PE)
• At least 10 years of design and consulting experience
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and win work
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior staff
• Commitment to a safety-first culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing electrical engineering staff and department finances
• Knowledge of power distribution systems and microgrids
• Experience with power generation projects exceeding 10MW
• Expertise in high voltage transmission or medium voltage distribution substations
• Proficiency in power system modeling software (SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or EasyPower)
• Experience with SCADA, protection and control, or power system automation
• Knowledge of energy storage or cogeneration systems

About the Company

AFRY is an international engineering, design, and advisory company supporting clients through sustainable and digital solutions. With over 18,000 experts across 40 countries, AFRY provides strategic and operational knowledge across the entire project lifecycle in industries such as Pulp & Paper, Mining, and Chemicals.