Electrical Design Engineering Manager at Excel Engineering, Inc. – Mounds View, Minnesota

Electrical Design Engineering Manager

Mounds View, MN

$130,000 - $160,000

Description

Since 1990, Excel Engineering, Inc. has set itself apart by delivering engineering solutions and exceptional quality deliverables, driving Client partnership. Throughout that time, we have maintained a strong electrical engineering and design department focused on developing and providing comprehensive solutions for a variety of industrial manufacturing and utility clients. Excel provides design and electrical engineering services for facilities and processes undergoing retrofit, expansion, or new construction.

We are seeking a Department Manager for Electrical Engineering & Design to lead our talented team of electrical engineers and designers. This role partners closely with multidisciplinary engineers, project managers, and Client stakeholders to support both capital and operational improvement projects. Department work scopes commonly include power distribution design, machine and process electrical design, relaying and protection, lighting design, emergency/standby power, and NRTL evaluations.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for departmental performance, people development, project execution oversight, and Client satisfaction.

Primary responsibilities

A manager at Excel Engineering fulfills both leadership and individual-contributor responsibilities; however, the majority of the role centers on the following leadership expectations:

• Lead department meetings to identify, discuss, and resolve issues.
• Communicate department needs and updates to company leadership.
• Align department initiatives with annual and quarterly company goals.
• Manage departmental profit and loss performance.

• Lead, inspire, mentor, and coach team members.
• Oversee talent acquisition and retention efforts.
• Manage personnel performance and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Support training and skills development within the department.

• Approve and monitor project budgets.
• Assign resources and manage departmental workload planning.
• Monitor project risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate lessons-learned reviews and ensure knowledge sharing.
• Engage with and support project stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.

• Maintain strong Client relationships through ongoing communication and follow-up.
• Gather and respond to Client feedback.
• Lead proposal efforts, including scoping, estimating, bid/no-bid decisions, and communication strategies.
• Identify and pursue prospective project opportunities.

• Ensure department processes, procedures, and work instructions are current and consistently followed.
• Provide technical direction and support to team members.
• Help resolve technical challenges and ensure project quality.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.

Experience

• Minimum of six (6) years or more of experience in electrical engineering design
• Electrical design experience in the following industries preferred: manufacturing, consumer goods, renewable energy, gas processing, chemical and/or life sciences
• Five (5) years or more in a role managing engineers and technical staff
• Expertise in National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA70E and other applicable codes and standards
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is strongly preferred

Education / Certifications

• B.S in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institute. Concentration in power is preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Skills Applicable to the Role

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Leadership and people management
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels in the organization in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills in English, both in words and in writing; ability to generate client communication correspondence and presentations
• Project and/or resource planning
• Project and/or client management
• Proposal and manhour estimate development
• Proficiency in SKM PowerTools, ETAP, PowerWorld or similar power system modeling software
• Proficiency in Schweitzer Electrical Laboratories (SEL), Basler and/or GE protection products and software
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Strong knowledge of MS Office
• Experience with EOS a plus

What Excel Engineering Offers:

• Growth & Development: Ongoing continuing education, hands-on training, and opportunities to expand your skills.
• Career Advancement Support: Assistance in earning professional certifications and pursuing further education.
• Robust Retirement Benefits: 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Wellness Focus: Access to programs designed to support your overall well-being.
• Work–Life Balance: Generous paid time off.
• Flexibility & Trust: A flexible schedule and work environment built around mutual trust and accountability.
• Share the Talent, Share the Rewards: We value great people recommending great people, which is why our employee referral program is designed to reward you continuously

We offer a competitive salary and great benefits. At Excel Engineering, we’re proud of our positive, high-performing culture where teamwork, continuous improvement, and a service-oriented mindset help us do our best work every day. If you enjoy a fast-paced and rewarding environment, you’ll love being part of our team!

Excel Engineering, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

We value diverse perspectives and believe they strengthen our work, our teams, and the solutions we deliver to clients. We encourage candidates from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in engineering to apply. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team at ExcelHR@exceleng.net.