Principal

Principal, Electrical Department ManagerAbout UsAt AlfaTech we believe in more than just engineering solutions; we believe in promoting a culture of agility, collaboration, and inclusion. As a leading consulting engineering firm, we provide thoughtful engineering design that is technologically forward thinking, innovative, and environmentally conscious, ensuring that our contribution to our built environment is flexible, sustainable, and lasting across all the market segments we serve.If you're driven by a passion for engineering, innovation, and making a difference, if you thrive on challenges and adapt quickly to change, and if you are looking to be part of a dynamic team of empowered, smart, energized, professionals, then AlfaTech is the place for you.Job SummaryThis position is for an outgoing leader with extensive engineering experience and a desire to pass along this experience to the balance of the San Jose office electrical department. In addition to acting as a lead electrical engineer/project manager on a variety of projects, the tasks for this position include providing leadership, mentoring, and workload assignments for the department of approximately 15 engineers/designers as well as recruiting and staff retention responsibilities. The department manager will work with the company leadership to establish and maintain the engineering standards and quality assurance procedures for production.Core ResponsibilitiesAnnual performance reviews of staffRecruiting and interview of potential candidates for hireReview and negotiation of legal contracts and terms and conditions with oversight from Corporate staffManaging staff and allocation of resources to meet project deadlinesEffective meeting minutes and action item tracking.Development of fee proposals and project scopes of workDevelopment and implementation of quality assurance standardsSupervision of design production including Quality Assurance proceduresAssign electrical project management and support engineering roles on new projectsManage weekly meetings to convey staff assignments and balancing workloadsReview, Mentor, Train, Promote and where necessary, terminate department staffDevelop and maintain training programs and resources for staff growthServe as Lead Electrical Project Engineer or AlfaTech Project ManagerProject Financial Management including coordination with in-house accounting staffProcess plans through a variety of Plan Check agencies and obtain their approvalsPerform Contractor Submittal Review, RFI responses, and Construction observationsPreparation of detailed designs including calculations and specificationsCommunicate directly with clients (presentations, proposal preparation, meetings, etc.)Job site investigation and construction observationPreparation of Due Diligence, Feasibility, and Basis of Design reports in addition to project manager skills, successful candidate must have a demonstrated skill level at Electrical engineering including:Power, lighting and low voltage system design and component selectionsCompleting project tasks within established design budgets.Coordination of equipment with architectural/structural designs and with in-house M/P engineersCoordination with equipment vendors and suppliers for selected equipment.Recognized as technical expert, self motivated to keep up with industry changes.This is meant to summarize the role's responsibilities and provide some information and structure. At AlfaTech we encourage our staff to think outside the box and explore opportunities beyond the confines of ones stated responsibilities to bring new thoughts, ideas and innovations to our company. Ideal CandidateMinimum 12 years direct experience with Consulting or Design Build Electrical firmKnowledge of codes, standards, and construction/engineering processes.Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent computer skills (EE analysis programs, Microsoft Office programs, AutoCAD and Revit)Electrical Engineer Registration (PE) preferredLEED Accreditation desiredEssential Requirements Project Management experience.Direct Supervision of support staff experienceSalary RangeThis is a hybrid role. It is anticipated that the working days in the office will be done at our San Jose, CA office. The expected salary range for candidates who will work in San Jose, CA is $160,000 - $190,000 annually. The final offer to our new team member will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the length, breadth, and depth of experience within the job and the industry, education, etc. ATCE is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Created: 2026-04-02