Sterling Engineering · 16 hours ago
Electrical Engineering Manager
Fontana, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expSterling Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a multi-site electrical engineering organization. The role involves overseeing a team responsible for the design, development, and testing of medium-voltage switchgear and related equipment, while providing strategic guidance and technical leadership.
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Hiring Manager
Max Francis
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
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
Benefits
Relocation assistance will be offered to qualified candidates.
Company
Sterling Engineering
Sterling Engineering is an engineering company providing technical recruitment and engineering project services.
501-1000 employees
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