Electrical Engineering Manager
Company: Sterling Engineering Inc.
Location: Fontana
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Senior Electrical Engineering
Manager Target Starting Base Salary: $180,000-$210,000/year (15%
Annual Bonus) LA, CA Relocation assistance will be offered to
qualified candidates. Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior
Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a multi-site electrical
engineering organization responsible for the design, development,
and testing of medium-voltage switchgear, PDUs, relay/control
systems, and substation-related equipment. This is a high-impact
technical and leadership role overseeing a team of approximately 15
engineers and technical staff across the U.S. and Canada. The ideal
candidate is both a hands-on technical expert and a strategic
leader with a strong background in switchgear, power distribution
equipment, and UL/industry codes—paired with proven success
elevating engineering processes, capabilities, and team
performance. Organization Breakdown Reporting to the Director of
Engineering, the Senior Electrical Engineering Manager will provide
technical direction, operational leadership, and strategic guidance
for the electrical engineering function. This role partners closely
with mechanical engineering, operations, testing, and project
management to ensure high-quality, manufacturable designs and
successful project execution. This leader will oversee teams in:
LA, CA: Assistant Engineering Manager, 8 Design Engineers, 1
Drafter, and Electrical Testing Manager Dallas, TX: 2 Electrical
Design Engineers and 1 Electrical Test Engineer Ontario, Canada: 2
Electrical Design Engineers *Regular travel to the Dallas and
Ontario sites is expected to train, develop, and support those
teams. Key Responsibilities Strategic & Technical Leadership Serve
as the technical SME for switchgear, PDUs, substation engineering,
and UL/ANSI/IEEE/NEC standards. Define and execute long-term
engineering strategies aligned with organizational goals and
industry advancement. Guide the design, development, testing, and
validation of electrical systems—including switchgear, substation
control equipment, protection & control systems, and power
distribution products. Stay current with emerging technologies,
tools, and industry trends. People Leadership & Development Lead,
mentor, and grow a distributed team of electrical design engineers,
test engineers, a subordinate team manager, and technical support
staff. Build capability and consistency across sites through onsite
coaching, training sessions, and technical reviews. Support
recruitment, onboarding, career development, and team succession
planning. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and
continuous improvement. Operational Excellence & Process
Improvement Drive scalable engineering workflows and implement best
practices across all locations. Improve standardization in design
processes, documentation, and testing methods. Partner with
mechanical engineering, manufacturing, project management, and
production to enhance design for manufacturability and reduce
rework. Manage engineering project schedules, budgets, and resource
allocation. Cross-Functional Collaboration Represent engineering in
customer engagements and support strategic customer initiatives.
Work closely with business development to address customer needs
and drive product reliability and satisfaction. Collaborate across
departments to ensure alignment on engineering priorities, product
quality, and project delivery. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s
degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field). 10 years of
progressive electrical engineering experience, including at least 5
years in a leadership role. Deep technical expertise with
medium-voltage switchgear, power distribution equipment, PDUs, and
substation systems. Strong knowledge of UL, ANSI, IEEE, NEC, and
similar codes/standards. Proven track record leading engineering
teams and delivering complex electrical projects. Experience
driving process improvements within engineering or manufacturing
environments. Ability and willingness to travel regularly to Dallas
and Ontario during the workweek. Excellent communication,
organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Preferred Experience
in an OEM environment (preferred) or in the utility/power
distribution sector. Master’s degree in Engineering or Engineering
Management. Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Keywords: Sterling Engineering Inc., Palm Springs , Electrical Engineering Manager, Engineering , Fontana, California
