Electrical Engineering Department Manager
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Salary$119k – $207k
LocationSalt Lake City, UT, United States
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience15+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live1d ago
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15+ years of experience
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
PE (Professional Engineering) Licensure
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
Maintain professional licensure in the state in which the employee resides
Proficiency with SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, AGI32, Revit, MS Office Suite
Oversee daily operations of electrical and telecom engineering team
Client-facing role in securing new work and expanding contracts
Experience with design reviews and quality control
Coordinate with Senior Engineers and Project Managers
Develop scopes of work and man-hour estimates
Contribute to marketing efforts and proposal development
Maintain professional credentials including active NCEES record
Provide guidance to a team of up to 15-20 team members
Personnel management duties including hiring, training, performance assessment
Strong critical thinking and sound judgment
High ethical standards and integrity
Manage time effectively and balance competing priorities
Proficiency in latest technologies relevant to electrical engineering
Budgetary oversight for project profitability
Thrive in high-pressure environments managing multiple tasks
Master's Degree desired
Available for periodic travel
Skills
SKM PowerTools
EasyPower
AGI32
Revit
MS Office Suite
Bluebeam
Adobe Acrobat PDF
MS Teams
About the role
We’re looking for a dynamic Electrical Engineering Department Manager to lead our thriving Electrical & Telecom Engineering team in Salt Lake City, UT. This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned Electrical Engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about mentoring talent, driving technical excellence, and building strong client relationships.
As Department Manager, you’ll oversee a talented group of engineers, designers, and technical managers, guiding them through complex building electrical and telecom projects across diverse markets—including aviation, transportation, and federal sectors. You’ll serve as a technical expert, project leader, and Engineer of Record, while also shaping the strategic direction of the department through workload management, quality assurance, and business development.
This is more than a management role—it’s an opportunity to grow a team, expand service offerings, and make a lasting impact through innovative engineering solutions and trusted client partnerships.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Oversee the daily operations of a high-performing electrical and telecom engineering team, promoting collaboration and technical excellence.
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Play a client-facing role in securing new work and expanding existing contracts through strategic relationship-building and proposal development.
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Provide expert engineering guidance to support the Designer of Record (DOR) and ensure project success.
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Conduct thorough design reviews and quality control checks to ensure accuracy, compliance, and innovation.
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Uphold Michael Baker International’s project protocols and standards, fostering a culture of consistency and accountability.
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Review construction submittals, respond to RFIs, and evaluate corrective actions for field-related issues.
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Utilize tools like Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat PDF, and MS Teams to streamline communication and documentation.
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Coordinate with Senior Engineers, Project Managers, and other disciplines to align schedules and drive project momentum.
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Develop scopes of work and accurate man-hour estimates to support efficient project planning and execution.
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Contribute to marketing efforts and proposal development to position the team for continued success.
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Stay current with industry trends and best practices through ongoing training, seminars, and professional development.
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Maintain professional credentials, including an active NCEES record, and additional licensure as needed.
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Conduct occasional site visits to assess progress, troubleshoot issues, and strengthen client relationships.
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Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and organizational goals.
Leadership Acumen Expectations
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Demonstrates strong critical thinking and sound judgment in complex engineering and business scenarios.
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Upholds high ethical standards and fosters a culture of integrity and accountability.
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Provides visionary departmental leadership, aligning team goals with broader organizational objectives.
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Apply deep technical expertise to guide engineering decisions and mentor staff across all levels.
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Manages time effectively, balancing competing priorities and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.
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Maintains proficiency in the latest technologies, theories, and practices relevant to electrical engineering.
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Exercises practical budgetary oversight, contributing to project profitability and resource optimization.
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Thrives in high-pressure environments, skillfully managing multiple tasks and deadlines with composure.
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Builds and leads collaborative, high-performing teams through trust, transparency, and shared success.
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Communicates with clarity and confidence, both in writing and in person, across technical and non-technical audiences.
Supervisory Responsibilities
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Provide guidance to a team of up to 15-20 team members.
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Executes personnel management duties to include hiring, training, timekeeping approval, performance assessment, promotion/career progression recommendations, retention, voluntary turnover, disciplinary action and employment termination
Required Experience
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15+ years of experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Master’s Degree desired.
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PE (Professional Engineering) Licensure
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Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
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Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
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Maintain professional licensure in the state in which the employee resides
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Proficiency with SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, AGI32, Revit, MS Office Suite
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Available for periodic travel.
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $119,000 to $207,000 annually. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
About the company
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Legal
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Hiring process
*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.
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