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Electrical Department Manager

AFRY · Appleton, WI, United States · Posted Jun 12, 2026

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Manage and lead a team delivering electrical engineering design and advisory services for AFRY USA projects. Oversee electrical scopes of work for complex, industrial and manufacturing projects, and serve as Engineer of Record, acting as the primary interface with clients, project management, and business development.

Support project pursuits by developing work plans, design schedules, and fee estimates. Coordinate with project delivery stakeholders to align resources and meet delivery needs.

Responsible for department leadership including:

career development, mentoring and technical development of your team

recruiting, retention and succession planning

staff assignments and alignment with utilization and billability targets

quality assurance/oversite for department work product

developing and maintaining relationships with global peer managers.

Here's what you'll need

A commitment to safety and desire to foster a safety-first culture

Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or related engineering discipline

Professional Engineering License

At least 10 years of design and consulting experience working with clients, service providers, contractors, OEMs, Owner/Developers and/or Lenders

Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships and win work, and then deliver innovative solutions providing value to both the client and provider

Ability to work independently on a large array of tasks while providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff.

Demonstrated ability for higher level strategic, exploration, concept, and development planning for new project opportunities, including knowledge and application of new and emerging technologies .

Demonstrated skills on concept and developed design optimization programs to guide sound technical guidance for decision making

Strong communication and technical writing skills

Other highly regarded qualifications include prior experience with:

Management of electrical engineering staff

Experience managing and being accountable for the billability and utilization of staff to ensure alignment with business and financial performance goals

Power distribution systems and microgrids

Power generation projects exceeding 10MW capacity

High voltage transmission or medium voltage distribution Substations

Energy storage systems

Power system modeling using SKM Power Tools, ETAP, EasyPower or similar modeling software

Protection and Control, SCADA or power system automation

Cogeneration or combined heat and power systems

Thermal utility plants and distribution systems (steam, hot water, chilled water)

High voltage design of large-scale manufacturing

AFRY USA offers you:

Competitive performance-oriented compensation

Competitive benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, identity theft protection, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and holidays

Opportunity to work with recognized global industry leaders within AFRY

Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds

A firm that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable

Various forms of flexibility to help you integrate your life with your professional commitments

You must have the right to live and work in the United States of America

At AFRY, we believe that having the best people attracts the best projects, and having the best projects attracts the best people. We work in a global environment with a strong focus on the needs of our local clients

As part of your online application process, please provide a CV and covering letter stating why you want to work for AFRY. We only accept online applications.

AFRY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.

AFRY is an international engineering, design, and advisory company. We support our clients through delivering solutions and progressing sustainability and digitalization for generations to come. Our dedicated team of over 18,000 experts, across 40 countries on 5 continents, provides strategic and operational knowledge and advice across the value chain, underpinned by deep expertise and professional insights. AFRY USA supports process industry clients in Pulp & Paper, Mining & Metals, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, and Biorefining. Our expertise and know-how add value to our client’s investments at every stage of their lifecycle, from sustaining CAPEX to large capital projects.

Making Future is about creating an impact and driving sustainable change.

Our service offerings cover the entire project lifecycle, f…

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