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Engineering Manager

Delectus

Atlanta · On-site Full-time Lead $130k – $150k/yr Today

About the role

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead electrical design and virtual construction efforts across large-scale commercial and industrial projects. This role is responsible for managing design teams, driving preconstruction coordination, and ensuring high-quality, code-compliant electrical systems.

Projects range from $1M to $400M and include Design-Build, Plans & Specs, and Design Assist delivery across sectors such as mission critical, healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, multifamily, and hospitality.

What You’ll Do

Lead Projects & Teams

  • Manage multiple projects during preconstruction, overseeing Design Engineers and Virtual Design staff
  • Drive timelines, coordination, and deliverables across all assigned work

Own Technical Design Quality

  • Review and perform electrical calculations (load, voltage drop, short circuit, lighting)
  • Ensure all designs meet NEC and applicable building codes

Develop & Mentor Talent

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of design professionals
  • Support onboarding, training, and continuous improvement initiatives

Drive Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Partner with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and clients
  • Participate in project meetings and provide technical leadership

Oversee Documentation & Drawings

  • Review contracts, BIM execution plans, and specifications
  • Ensure accurate development of coordination and installation drawings

Deliver Practical Design Solutions

  • Support design for power distribution, site systems, underground, and temporary power
  • Identify cost savings and value engineering opportunities

What You Bring

Experience

  • 5+ years of electrical design or virtual construction experience (Revit or similar required)
  • 10+ years of overall electrical industry experience preferred
  • Prior leadership or supervisory experience within an electrical contractor environment preferred

Technical Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • Familiarity with IBC, IECC, and life safety codes
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and Autodesk Construction Cloud

Core Skills

  • Strong leadership and organizational ability
  • Able to manage multiple priorities with minimal oversight
  • Clear communicator across technical and non-technical teams
  • Ability to review plans/specs and recommend cost-effective solutions

Additional Details

  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Experience supporting large, complex construction projects preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Skills

Autodesk Construction CloudAutoCADBIMNavisworksRevit

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