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Esco Group

Principal Electrical Engineer

Marion, IA · On-site

$138K - $169K/yr

PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Division: ESCO Power and Safety Solutions Location: Remote Reports to ... Electrical Design and Engineering Manager Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt Status: Full-Time Typical ...

Esco Group

Principal Electrical Engineer

Marion, IA

$138K - $169K/yr

PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Division: ESCO Power and Safety Solutions Location: Remote Reports to ... Electrical Design and Engineering Manager Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt Status: Full-Time Typical ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Manager Principal Optical Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Manager Principal Optical Engineer, you need advanced expertise in optical engineering, physics, and system design, typically backed by a master’s or Ph.D. in optics or a related field. Familiarity with optical simulation tools (such as Zemax or Code V), CAD software, and experience managing optical prototyping and testing are crucial. Outstanding leadership, project management, and communication skills help guide multidisciplinary teams and drive complex projects to completion. These skills and qualities are vital for delivering innovative optical solutions, ensuring project success, and fostering a collaborative engineering environment.

What is the difference between Manager Principal Optical Engineer vs Optical Engineer?

AspectManager Principal Optical EngineerOptical Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees (MS/PhD) in optics or related fields, with leadership experienceBachelor's or Master's in optics, physics, or engineering
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages projects, and collaborates with cross-functional departmentsFocuses on designing, testing, and analyzing optical systems
Industry UsageUsed in high-tech, aerospace, defense, and research organizationsCommon in manufacturing, R&D, and product development sectors

The main difference is that the Manager Principal Optical Engineer oversees teams and projects, requiring leadership skills, while the Optical Engineer primarily focuses on technical design and analysis tasks. Both roles require strong technical credentials, but the managerial responsibilities distinguish the Manager Principal Optical Engineer.

What are Manager Principal Optical Engineers?

Manager Principal Optical Engineers are senior-level professionals who oversee the design, development, and optimization of optical systems and components, such as lenses, lasers, and fiber optics. In addition to their technical expertise, they manage teams of engineers, coordinate projects, and collaborate with other departments to ensure that optical solutions meet performance, cost, and quality goals. They also play a key role in mentoring junior staff and contributing to the strategic planning of optical engineering initiatives within an organization.

How does a Manager Principal Optical Engineer typically balance technical project responsibilities with team leadership duties?

In this role, you'll split your time between hands-on optical engineering—such as system design, simulation, and troubleshooting—and leading a team of engineers. You'll be responsible for setting technical direction, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring project milestones are met. Effective communication and delegation are crucial, as you'll often coordinate with cross-functional teams in mechanical, electrical, and software engineering. Balancing these aspects requires strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize both immediate technical challenges and long-term strategic goals.
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Managing Principal - Building Structures

Managing Principal - Building Structures

HNTB

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

HNTB rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you have the opportunity to build a career that is not only meaningful to you, but transformative for the communities we serve. For more than a century, HNTB has delivered some of the nation's most complex and impactful infrastructure projects - and with our historic growth across the country, this is a defining moment to help shape what comes next. As an employee-owned firm, we empower leaders who want to build something lasting.
This role is designed for a Managing Principal who is energized by growth, someone eager to expand the Building Structures practice into new markets, new clients, and new opportunities beyond our current footprint. You will lead a team of structural engineers responsible for the design, development, and delivery of structural solutions for sports, aviation, transit, and transportation infrastructure, while also serving as a catalyst for market expansion and business development.
The Managing Principal drives both practice performance and practice growth. This includes full accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and quality, as well as ownership of the group's financial health and alignment with office and division objectives. You will partner closely with leadership across the office and division to identify untapped markets, cultivate new client relationships, and apply HNTB's strategic sales and planning approaches to win work where we are not yet established.
Beyond pursuit leadership, this position is about building capability - coordinating project priorities, staffing plans, and resource strategies to support growth at scale. You will develop and mentor high-performing leaders, attract and retain top technical talent, and create an environment where teams can thrive while delivering exceptional client value. Managing Principals typically lead organizations of 25 people and often 40 or more through direct and indirect reports, making this a role with significant visibility, influence, and long term impact.
This is an opportunity for a leader who wants more than stewardship - someone ready to grow the business, shape the market, and leave a legacy.

What You'll Do:

  • Directs and supervises multiple studio locations within specialty market (Sports, Aviation, Transit, etc.).
  • Leads project pursuits and responsible for delivery priorities, staffing schedules, and staff assignments to ensure clients are provided the best design capabilities to meet their needs.
  • Implements and executes the firm's processed throughout the project lifecycle such as the Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA), Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA), Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) and Sophisticated Approach to People (SAP).
  • Manages group resources and is accountable for the group's sales, contributions, and earning goals, growth and hiring targets, and the success of each studio within their scope.
  • Recruits, hires, develops, and retains staff including performance and compensation reviews and succession planning.
  • Partners with or acts as Project Manager to ensure 4for4 delivery on every project - quality work, on time, on schedule, and to the client's satisfaction.
  • Serves as primary client liaison in developing, marketing, and maintaining key executive client relationships in accordance with office strategic plans.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or related field and 15 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

  • Demonstrated leadership and business development skills
  • Ability to develop, grow and lead high-performing teams
  • Strong organizational abilities and ability to establish delivery and quality control processes
  • Ability to successfully manage client relationships and deliver projects
  • Strong communication skills

What We Prefer:

  • SE and/or PE (multi-state licensure a plus)
  • Strong record of mentoring and developing senior technical staff
  • Experience in complex and signature building structures projects, such as commercial, institutional, aviation, transit or public facilities
  • Proven ability to originate, pursue, and win work beyond an existing client base
  • Demonstrated success in business development and growing a building structures practice, including expansion into new markets and client sectors
  • Established relationships with architects, developers, owners and public agencies, with the ability to open doors and create new client partnerships
  • Demonstrated ability to build and scale teams, including recruiting senior talent in competitive markets
  • Experience collaborating across disciplines (architecture, construction, transportation, aviation, etc.) to deliver quality solutions for clients
  • Experience working within a large, multi-office AEC organization while maintaining an entrepreneurial growth-oriented mindset

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#ET

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Locations:

Bellevue, WA (Seattle), Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street), Oklahoma City, OK, Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway), St. Louis, MO

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The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $207,686.38 - $331,758.78. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate pay range for the Greater Seattle, WA Metro Area is $207,686.38 - $331,758.78. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $180,596.86 - $360,607.36. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Industry

Construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914

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