Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Chief Electrical Engineer / Manager (P.E.)
Location: Andover, MA (Hybrid – 1–2 days on-site per week)
Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid
Pay Range: $165K – $195K + Bonus
Benefits: Health, Dental, FSA, IRA with Match, and more

Job Summary
Adecco Permanent Recruitment is seeking a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to join a well-established consulting firm as a Chief Electrical Engineer / Manager. This is a strategic leadership role where you’ll guide a team of skilled engineers, manage complex electrical projects, and drive forward-looking solutions in energy, sustainability, and building performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of electrical engineers, fostering collaboration and professional growth.

• Oversee design and delivery of electrical service upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and building retrofit projects.

• Provide technical direction across low-voltage systems, building electrification, and MEP coordination; medium-voltage and fire alarm design experience are a plus.

• Manage projects across multiple sectors including higher education, healthcare, industrial, and municipal facilities, with a focus on modernization and performance upgrades.

• Contribute to advanced initiatives such as solar + battery storage, distributed energy resources, and EV-to-grid technologies.

• Ensure all work adheres to engineering standards, codes, and licensure requirements.

• Represent the team in client meetings and presentations, supporting project discussions and proposals as needed.

• Solve complex engineering challenges with practical, innovative, and sustainable approaches.

• Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities with existing clients, generating bookings, and presenting technical expertise in outreach or marketing efforts.

Qualifications and Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in MA, NH, or RI (required); plus a willingness to obtain reciprocity if needed.

• 8–10+ years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in consulting.

• Proven leadership experience or readiness to step into a leadership role.

• Technical expertise in retrofit projects, electrical service upgrades, low-voltage systems, and building electrification.

• Additional experience in medium-voltage systems, fire alarm design, distributed energy, or advanced energy technologies (i.e. EV to Grid) is a plus.

• Strong communication and client-facing skills, with ability to collaborate across disciplines.

• Analytical, adaptable, and collaborative leader with a problem-solving mindset.

• NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE, IECC, LEED

Pay Details: $165,000.00 to $195,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Local area, 2 days per week, 1 day per week,

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