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Electrical Department Manager - Buildings

Colliers Engineering & Design
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/18/2026
Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is hiring a Department Manager in Electrical Engineering to lead our Buildings Engineering Services team in Seattle, WA! This individual will perform duties in support of the direction and vision of the overall Buildings Engineering Services discipline. You will also oversee, direct and manage the work effort of assigned staff members.

From load analysis to development of complex electrical systems and an emphasis on green building design, Colliers Engineering & Design provides a full range of electrical engineering services that will improve functionality and performance in your building. Our electrical engineers are experienced in a wide range of projects, including power generation & distribution, lighting systems, fire alarms, security and access control systems.

We partner with clients to develop solutions that will improve functionality and performance in your building. The range of competencies includes voltage classes from 120V to 765kV, generating plant and substation design and implementation, substation equipment upgrades, relay and protection upgrades, Power System Studies, renewable design and implementation / interconnection, distribution system upgrades, water wastewater system designs, building electrical upgrades, and more.

Responsibilities

  • Reviews and manages operations to ensure the quality of the technical products.
  • Establishes effective long-range objectives, goals, and plans for assigned team.
  • Provides technical and management leadership to the assigned team.
  • Develops marketing program in conjunction with discipline goals.
  • Advises and assists professionals in other groups when expert knowledge and expertise is required.
  • Manages activities so an adequate profit is earned on all projects.
  • Reviews monthly productivity and labor hour utilization-rates, reports and makes adjustments as needed.
  • Assigns projects to staff and schedules work.
  • Evaluate Employee Performance in accordance with company policy.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
  • 10 years of professional experience as an Electrical Engineer.
  • P.E. required.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership across large groups of employees.
  • Proficiency in design software including AutoCAD, Revit, and AGI.
  • Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $145,000 to $209,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!

Salary : $145,000 - $209,000

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