Limited Energy Design Manager

Job Description Summary

The Limited Energy Design Manager at Hunt Electric leads the Limited Energy Design Group, ensuring strategic alignment with organizational goals. This role involves providing leadership and fostering a high-performance environment for systems such as fire alarm, structured cabling, and other low-voltage solutions. The manager ensures compliance with industry standards and acts as a key liaison across divisions to support integrated project delivery.

Job Description:

Role & Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Limited Energy Design Group, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

• Provide leadership and direction to staff, supporting systems like fire alarm, structured cabling, A/V, security, nurse call, and other low-voltage systems.

• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance work environment.

• Ensure adherence to department and corporate policies, procedures, and standards.

• Enforce compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC Chapter 7 & 8, NFPA 72, BICSI).

• Act as a liaison between the Commercial Design Group and other divisions, ensuring clear and effective communication, and providing strategic input to the Director of Engineering.

• Support coordination between electrical and low-voltage scopes on Design-Build projects.

• Mentor and develop staff to enhance skills and performance through regular 1:1 meetings, professional development support, and promoting technical certifications and licenses (e.g., NICET, BICSI, AVIXA).

• Lead staff meetings, assign projects, and monitor group utilization for optimal resource allocation, coordinating resources with other engineering groups to support integrated project delivery.

• Assist personnel in resolving unexpected challenges and handling emergencies effectively.

• Build and maintain strong relationships to foster collaboration and resource sharing across divisions and business units, promoting early involvement of Limited Energy design in project pursuits.

• Manage design and coordination of low-voltage systems, ensuring quality, consistency, and code compliance.

• Oversee the execution of limited energy design activities, establishing design standards and ensuring quality, consistency, code compliance, and coordination across project disciplines.

• Develop and track design budgets throughout project lifecycles and review drawings and specifications for quality and compliance.

• Lead development and implementation of design standards, templates, and SOPs, coordinating with electrical, mechanical, and architectural disciplines.

• Develop, schedule, and implement technical and professional training programs, conduct performance reviews and provide feedback on merit bonuses.

• Provide input on departmental strategy, growth, and market opportunities, assisting in the development of internal standards and best practices for system integration.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum 2-year degree in electrical technology, telecommunications, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

• 10+ years of experience in limited energy / low-voltage system design and construction, with a preferred minimum of 5 years at Hunt Electric Corporation.

• Minimum 3-5 years in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership, organizational, and team management skills.

• Deep understanding of low-voltage systems design and integration.

• Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills.

• In-depth knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA 72, BICSI, TIA/EIA, etc.) to include industry standards.

• Familiarity with design tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, FireCAD, etc.).

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets, photocopiers and fax machines. 

• Employees are frequently required to sit, and occasionally required to kneel, reach, stoop, crouch or crawl. 

• This position requires the ability to lift files, open file cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.

• This position may occasionally lift up to 15 pounds. 

Why Hunt Electric?

Hunt Electric is a 100% employee-owned company with over 60 years of stability, momentum, and exciting growth ahead—our future is bright! We’re proud of our people-first culture, where every decision starts with, “How will this impact our people?” We put safety first, believe we’re better together, and bring the energy of a growing company with the foundation of a business that’s been trusted for decades.

• 100% Paid Premiums: Medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums are 100% employer-paid for you and your family. Plus, a cash benefit if you opt out.
• Three Pillars of Retirement: We are proud to offer three modes of retirement to ensure you are well-positioned for the future: a 401(k) match, profit sharing, and an ESOP that makes you an employee-owner.
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Employees enjoy an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance and individual contributions.
• Work-Life Balance: 3+ weeks PTO to start, paid holidays, sick time, and flexible hybrid schedules for many positions.
• Growth & Community: Internal learning and development, multiple Employee Resource Groups, family-friendly work events, and a deep commitment to community volunteering.

Pay Range:

$112,640.00 - $163,840.00

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only. In addition to base compensation, Hunt Electric offers a robust benefits plan. See below for additional details or visit our website at Hunt Electric Careers.

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