🔌 Electrical Engineering Department Manager
📍 Location: Hillsboro, OR
Ready to lead innovation in electrical engineering for the world's most advanced facilities?
We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineering Department Manager to join our client's growing team in Hillsboro, OR. In this leadership role, you'll guide a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and technical staff as they shape the future of high-tech and semiconductor infrastructure.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a passion for technical excellence, and brings a strategic mindset to team development, project execution, and client success.
🔧 What You'll Do
Technical Leadership
- Direct the design and execution of complex electrical systems in mission-critical facilities (semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, R&D).
- Oversee and guide power distribution, UPS, generators, lighting systems, and grounding schemes compliant with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and client specs.
- Lead technical reviews, arc flash and load flow studies, and ensure quality control on all deliverables.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with architectural, structural, mechanical, and BIM/VDC teams.
Department Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing electrical engineering team.
- Implement training programs, support PE licensure, and champion technical growth.
- Manage hiring, performance evaluations, and long-term workforce planning.
Strategic & Financial Oversight
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and departmental financial performance.
- Optimize internal processes for quality and efficiency.
- Support business development: participate in client engagement, proposal efforts, and industry events.
✅ What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
- PE license (or the ability to obtain it in a reasonable timeframe).
- 10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or high-tech facilities.
- Proven experience leading technical teams and managing department-level operations.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with a track record of working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strategic mindset with budgeting and business development experience.
🎁 What You'll Get
- Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k).
- Ongoing professional development support: licensure, certifications, training.
- The opportunity to directly shape projects that power the future of technology.