Electrical Department Manager – Mission Critical​/Data Centers

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February 23, 2026
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Job Description

Join Colliers Engineering & Design as an Electrical Engineering Department Manager – Mission Critical/Data Centers and lead the Buildings Engineering Services team across multiple U.S. locations, including Phoenix, Arizona, Albany, New York, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Lansing, Michigan, Texas, and Seattle, Washington. This leadership role focuses on delivering high-quality electrical engineering solutions for mission-critical facilities, including data centers, while guiding team performance and strategic growth.

About the Role

As the Department Manager, you will oversee electrical engineering operations, manage technical teams, and ensure project excellence across a wide range of building and infrastructure initiatives. From load analysis to complex electrical system design and sustainable building solutions, you will help deliver innovative engineering outcomes that improve performance and reliability.

The role also involves strategic planning, mentoring engineers, managing profitability, and contributing to business development initiatives aligned with company goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and manage operations to ensure high-quality technical deliverables
  • Establish long-term objectives, goals, and operational plans for the team
  • Lead and mentor electrical engineers within a multidisciplinary environment
  • Provide technical expertise and management leadership across projects
  • Support marketing and business development initiatives aligned with discipline goals
  • Monitor productivity, labor utilization, and project profitability
  • Assign projects, schedule work, and evaluate employee performance
  • Advise other departments requiring specialized electrical engineering expertise

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
  • Minimum 10+ years of professional experience as an Electrical Engineer
  • Experience with Mission Critical/Data Center projects
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
  • Proven leadership experience managing large engineering teams
  • Proficiency with design software including AutoCAD, Revit, and AGI
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Compensation

$145,000 – $209,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits & What We Offer

Colliers Engineering & Design provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support employee well-being, career growth, and work-life balance, including:

  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage
  • Company-matched 401(k) / Roth retirement plans
  • Generous paid time off, including parental and military leave
  • Employee referral and professional license bonuses
  • Straight-time compensation for billable hours beyond 40/week
  • Education reimbursement and access to internal learning resources
  • Mentorship and wellness programs
  • Women’s Organization and philanthropic initiatives

Colliers Engineering & Design fosters a supportive culture with opportunities for professional advancement, innovation, and meaningful project impact.