Electrical Engineering Technical Manager

INTEGRATED DESIGN and ADVISORY 

The Integrated Design and Advisory business vertical is one of the business verticals at Michael Baker International with more than 850 professionals located across the country. Established as a national professional and consulting services delivery platform, we unite architecture and engineering design expertise with strategic advisory services to deliver holistic and innovative solutions that address the business and project objectives of our clients. We serve clients across various sectors, including industrial, defense contractors, data centers, aerospace, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, aviation, rail and transit, and the federal government.

Integrated Design leverages the early involvement of all project stakeholders and key disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural and fire protection (MEP+S+FP) engineering, as well as architecture and planning. Our Advisory capabilities include providing solutions across the project life cycle along with resilience services. This offering showcases the firm’s expertise in areas such as strategic consulting, planning, cybersecurity, building controls, cost management, commissioning, program management, construction support, building information modeling, digital twins, emergency response, disaster recovery, operational continuity, energy resiliency and more.

Over the past 85 years, Michael Baker has built a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity as we partner with our clients to solve complex built environment and critical infrastructure challenges. We have achieved success as a company by employing a solutions-oriented mindset and continually evolving our capabilities to best serve our clients. The Integrated Design and Advisory business vertical supports our long-term growth strategy, enhanced capabilities and unique areas of expertise that focus on high performance buildings, intelligent systems and critical infrastructure. We are focused on a holistic approach, informed decision-making and innovative solutions for our clients. This supports our goal to aggressively pursue, win and execute large, complex projects for government and private sector clients, as well as expand into new markets.

DESCRIPTION

Summary

Michael Baker International is looking for an Electrical Engineering Technical Manager to leads and manages the work of professional and technical staff within the Integrated Design & Advisory vertical. This role combines technical leadership in building electrical systems with people management, project delivery oversight, and client-facing responsibilities.

Essential Duties

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and designers on building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, life safety, and emergency power systems.
• Prepare and review scopes of work, fee proposals, and cost estimates for building and MEP projects.
• Manage staff utilization by assigning, scheduling, and adjusting workloads to meet project and business needs.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards, applicable codes (NEC, local AHJ requirements), and established deadlines.
• Oversee and contribute to the design, analysis, and review of electrical systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and code updates relevant to building electrical and MEP systems.
• May develop, manage, and monitor departmental or project budgets.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support client satisfaction through responsive communication and technical excellence.
• Mentor and develop staff through performance feedback, coaching, and support for professional growth and licensure.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on performance management, staffing needs, and succession planning as needed.
• Support departmental business development efforts, including client pursuits and proposal development.
• Participate in internal and external professional development activities, industry organizations, and technical training.
• Perform detailed engineering analyses, calculations, and technical reviews as required to support project delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Proven experience managing and mentoring direct reports, including engineers and technical staff.

Experience

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in electrical engineering for building and MEP systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in: 
  • Power distribution and service entrance design
  • Emergency and standby power systems
  • Lighting and lighting controls
  • Grounding and bonding
  • Arc flash studies and coordination
  • Generators and UPS systems
  • Lightning protection systems
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field required.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of electrical building codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, local codes, and AHJ requirements).
• Experience coordinating with architects, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, and other MEP disciplines.
• Ability to lead technical teams while balancing project execution, staff development, and client needs.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compensation
The salary range for this position is $130,000- $1550,000. The actual salary offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
•    Medical, dental, vision insurance
•    401k Retirement Plan
•    Health Savings Account (HSA)
•    Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
•    Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
•    Professional and personal development
•    Generous paid time off
•    Commuter and wellness benefits

About UsMichael 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.