Electrical Engineering Manager

At Henderson, we’re about more than just buildings. We focus on the people, experiences, and potential found inside. We’re a company of problem‑solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence, building design, and construction process integration.

We provide total building system design services across multiple high‑growth markets for industry leaders. You'll work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission‑critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail.

We’re about you: championing an inclusive workplace where you can bring your full self and reach your full potential. Together, we dream up innovative solutions, design landmark spaces, and celebrate at happy hours.

Henderson Engineers is seeking a Electrical Engineering Manager to lead one of our oldest and largest client lines. The role blends technical leadership and people management, managing a team of engineers and designers while delivering technical excellence and operational efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field (mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) preferred;
  High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant progressive experience.
• Expert knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides, and standards for a broad range of practices.
• Working knowledge of earned value, contracts, and construction processes.
• Working knowledge of Revit and Bluebeam Revu.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering design software applicable to your discipline.
• Demonstrated history of building trust‑based relationships and fostering collaboration.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to lead with empathy and clarity.
• Demonstrated interest in growing others through feedback, career guidance, and mentoring.
• High technical aptitude; ability to learn, understand, and utilize systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Team‑oriented and willing to function in a highly collaborative environment.
• Adaptability to changing work environments, priorities, and organizational needs.
• Ability to prioritize and direct multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and adjust to coaching.
• Self‑starter, proactive, and willing to teach, manage, and help others.
• Trustworthy and capable of handling sensitive information.

• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
• Additional certifications aligning with the relevant technical field (e.g., BEMP, CPD, CDP, NICET, RCDD, etc.).
• Sustainability certifications (e.g., CDP, LEED, WELL, etc.) preferred.
• Performance as an Engineer of Record preferred.

• Leads, manages, and mentors a team of discipline‑aligned engineers and designers within the assigned sector.
• Acts as a hiring manager and career coach, attending interviews and providing performance feedback and guidance.
• Participates in project scheduling meetings to ensure staff assignments match project scopes.
• Provides direct, hands‑on coaching and conducts individualized meetings.
• Assists sector leaders with establishing and implementing goals, policies, objectives, and standards.
• Champions directives from technical and other leaders, facilitating upward feedback.
• Collaborates cross‑functionally to manage project staff resources and discipline budgets.
• Facilitates improvement of project and design quality through review processes and regular check‑ins.
• Understands, teaches, and applies Henderson’s design guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for or delegates and oversees project coordination activities for the team.
• Fosters a client‑centric mindset and approach.
• Proactively shares information, updates, and suggestions for technical and process improvements.

• Directs and oversees the preparation of simple to the most complex design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Leads project and design…