Electrical Design Engineering Manager
About the job
- A minimum of six years of experience in electrical engineering design is required.
- Five or more years of experience managing engineers and technical staff is required.
- Expertise in the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, and other applicable codes and standards is required.
- A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution is required.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required.
- Effective interpersonal skills are required.
- Leadership and people-management skills are required.
- Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization in a team environment is required.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to prepare client correspondence and presentations, are required.
- Project and/or resource planning skills are required.
- Project and/or client management skills are required.
- Proposal and man-hour estimate development skills are required.
- Proficiency with SKM PowerTools, ETAP, PowerWorld, or similar power-system modeling software is required.
- Proficiency with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), Basler, and/or GE protection products and software is required.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
- Lead department meetings to identify, discuss, and resolve issues.
- Communicate department needs and updates to company leadership.
- Align department initiatives with annual and quarterly company goals.
- Manage departmental profit and loss performance.
- Lead, inspire, mentor, and coach team members.
- Oversee talent acquisition and retention efforts.
- Manage personnel performance and conduct regular performance reviews.
- Support training and skills development within the department.
- Approve and monitor project budgets.
- Assign resources and manage departmental workload planning.
- Monitor project risks and support mitigation strategies.
- Facilitate lessons-learned reviews and ensure knowledge sharing.
- Engage with and support project stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
- Maintain strong client relationships through ongoing communication and follow-up.
- Gather and respond to client feedback.
- Lead proposal efforts, including scoping, estimating, bid/no-bid decisions, and communication strategies.
- Identify and pursue prospective project opportunities.
- Ensure department processes, procedures, and work instructions are current and consistently followed.
- Provide technical direction and support to team members.
- Help resolve technical challenges and ensure project quality.
- Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
- Electrical design experience in manufacturing, consumer goods, renewable energy, gas processing, chemical, and/or life sciences industries is preferred.
- A concentration in power is preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is strongly preferred.
- Experience with EOS is a plus.
About the company
Excel Engineering provides testing services for all powertrain types, including ICE, EV, HEV, hydrogen, and battery systems. Its facilities feature over 40 engine testing cells across three locations, testing up to 5500 HP, and chassis dynos, supporting emissions testing, regulatory compliance, and development work. It also offers battery performance, environmental, and abuse testing, as well as service accumulation and DV/PV testing for OEMs during ramp-ups. The company differentiates itself with a broad, specialized suite of powertrain test capabilities—covering emissions, HV battery systems, e-motors, power transmission, and certification testing for ATV, SXS, motorcycles, and other vehicles under 40 CFR standards—combined with custom test development in collaboration with customers. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, cost-effective testing solutions that accelerate product development and ensure regulatory compliance across traditional and emerging powertrain technologies.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Des Moines, Iowa
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Fusion's January 2026 investment provides capital for scaling and facility expansion.
- Excel's blue-chip OEM customer base supports repeat testing programs across vehicle lifecycles.
- The Detroit-area Ricardo partnership and battery-testing expansion widen reach into hybrid and EV markets.
What critics are saying
- Fusion's acquisition signals Excel needed outside capital to fund growth and modernization.
- A new Q2 2026 chassis dynamometer launch demands execution; delays would hit OEM credibility.
- Powertrain and emissions testing faces EV transition pressure, threatening core engine-testing demand by 2027.
What makes Excel Engineering unique
- Excel Engineering's 2002-founded testing platform spans engines, batteries, powertrains, and certification.
- Doug Sobotka kept control after Fusion's January 6, 2026 acquisition, preserving continuity.
- Its Mount Ayr Battery Tech Center offers 30+ cells and 2,000-volt testing.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Flexible Work Hours
- Wellness Program
- Professional Development Budget
- Employee Referral Bonus