Chief Electrical Engineer / Manager

Company : Adecco

Location : Andover, MA, 05544

Posted Date : 18 October 2025

Job Type : Full Time

Category : Electrical Engineering

Occupation : Electrical Engineer

Job Details

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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