Sr Engineering Manager Electrical Division
Job Description
Location: Chicagoland Area (Mostly Remote)
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $145,000 - $160,000
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match, Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Time Off, Paid Holidays, Continuing Education Reimbursement, and more.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and designers supporting electrical distribution programs.
- Oversee electrical distribution projects from planning through execution, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Manage overhead and underground distribution design projects, system upgrades, and new business work.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for utility clients, providing project updates, resolving issues, and building strong client relationships.
- Review and approve engineering deliverables for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with utility standards.
- Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
- Support resource planning, forecasting, proposal development, and workload balancing.
- Drive process improvements and standardization initiatives across engineering teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field required.
- 8+ years of electrical distribution engineering experience within a utility or consulting environment.
- 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams and/or projects.
- Experience supporting investor-owned utilities (IOUs), preferably ComEd or other Exelon utilities.
- Strong knowledge of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems (4kV–34.5kV).
- Experience with utility design tools such as GIS, CAD, and work management systems.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one preferred.
- Excellent communication, client management, and leadership skills.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
Meet Your Recruiter
Alyssa Ford
Senior Technical Recruiter
Alyssa Ford is a dedicated Senior Technical Recruiter, driven by her commitment to establishing meaningful connections with individuals and assisting them in navigating the complexities of career transitions.
She has over 4.5 total years of recruiting experience and 4 years at Sterling, where she focuses on the energy and infrastructure division.
Alyssa's innate ability to connect with people and understand their unique career aspirations has been instrumental in her success as a Senior Technical Recruiter. She finds great joy in forging professional relationships and participating in candidates' journeys as they navigate the tough decisions associated with job changes.
Having experienced the challenges of job hunting firsthand, Alyssa empathizes with candidates facing similar struggles. She encourages job seekers not to lose hope and to stay persistent throughout their search. Alyssa believes that the right role will come along at the right time, and maintaining a positive attitude and determination can make all the difference in finding the perfect fit.