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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

• Oversee the daily operations of a high-performing electrical and telecom engineering team, promoting collaboration and technical excellence. 
• Play a client-facing role in securing new work and expanding existing contracts through strategic relationship-building and proposal development. 
• Provide expert engineering guidance to support the Designer of Record (DOR) and ensure project success. 
• Conduct thorough design reviews and quality control checks to ensure accuracy, compliance, and innovation. 
• Uphold Michael Baker International's project protocols and standards, fostering a culture of consistency and accountability. 
• Review construction submittals, respond to RFIs, and evaluate corrective actions for field-related issues. 
• Utilize tools like Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat PDF, and MS Teams to streamline communication and documentation. 
• Coordinate with Senior Engineers, Project Managers, and other disciplines to align schedules and drive project momentum. 
• Develop scopes of work and accurate man-hour estimates to support efficient project planning and execution. 
• Contribute to marketing efforts and proposal development to position the team for continued success. 
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices through ongoing training, seminars, and professional development. 
• Maintain professional credentials, including an active NCEES record, and additional licensure as needed. 
• Conduct occasional site visits to assess progress, troubleshoot issues, and strengthen client relationships. 
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and organizational goals.

Leadership Acumen Expectations

• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and sound judgment in complex engineering and business scenarios.
• Upholds high ethical standards and fosters a culture of integrity and accountability.
• Provides visionary departmental leadership, aligning team goals with broader organizational objectives.
• Apply deep technical expertise to guide engineering decisions and mentor staff across all levels.
• Manages time effectively, balancing competing priorities and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.
• Maintains proficiency in the latest technologies, theories, and practices relevant to electrical engineering.
• Exercises practical budgetary oversight, contributing to project profitability and resource optimization.
• Thrives in high-pressure environments, skillfully managing multiple tasks and deadlines with composure.
• Builds and leads collaborative, high-performing teams through trust, transparency, and shared success.
• Communicates with clarity and confidence, both in writing and in person, across technical and non-technical audiences.

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• Provide guidance to a team of up to 15-20 team members. 
• 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 

• 15+ years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Master's Degree desired. 
• PE (Professional Engineering) Licensure 
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills. 
• Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Maintain professional licensure in the state in which the employee resides
• Proficiency with SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, AGI32, Revit, MS Office Suite
• 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.

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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.