How to hire an electrical engineering project manager

How to hire an electrical engineering project manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electrical engineering project manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an electrical engineering project manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electrical engineering project manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The electrical engineering project manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect electrical engineering project manager also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents electrical engineering project manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Electrical Engineering Project Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Electrical Engineering Project Manager	Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, and power generation equipment. Electronics engineers design and develop electronic equipment, such as broadcast and communications systems—from portable music players to global positioning systems (GPSs).	$32-54
   System Design Engineer	A system design engineer is a professional who participates in system design engineering and resolves manufacturing and service problems. System design engineers are required to collaborate with the system design team to research emerging technologies and develop new capabilities... Show more	$37-71
   Field Engineer	A field engineer's role will vary on the industry or line of work involved. However, the primary responsibility will mostly revolve around handling equipment and machinery, ensuring that they function effectively and safely... Show more	$24-47

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Electrical Engineering
   • Project Management
   • Autocad
   • Engineering Design
   • Engineering Services
   • Electrical Design
   • Electrical Systems
   • Project Scope
   • Arc Flash
   • PLC
   • NEC
   • Leed
   • Shop Drawings
   • NFPA

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Participate and lead capital projects, maintenance excellence and CMMS programs, and EHS objectives.
   • Manage department staff of 24 full-time electrical engineers, firmware developers and technicians (employees and contractors).
   • Manage projects involve from procurement to completion for geotechnical and construction materials testing and inspection projects.
   • Create new opportunities and value for the company and successfully manage all geotechnical engineering matters including comprehensive report writing.
   • Design analog and digital PCB's.
   • Provide detail design in both analog and digital from schematic to PCB layout.

   More electrical engineering project manager duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your electrical engineering project manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An electrical engineering project manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, electrical engineering project managers' average salary in montana is 36% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level electrical engineering project managers 41% less than senior-level electrical engineering project managers.
   • Certifications. An electrical engineering project manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an electrical engineering project manager's salary.

   Average electrical engineering project manager salary

   $87,900yearly

   $42.26 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electrical engineering project manager salary

   $67,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average electrical engineering project manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$95,336	$46
   2	Louisiana	$93,080	$45
   3	Texas	$91,225	$44
   4	Maryland	$90,952	$44
   5	New York	$89,839	$43
   6	Arizona	$86,127	$41
   7	Minnesota	$84,443	$41
   8	Indiana	$83,698	$40
   9	North Carolina	$83,078	$40
   10	Colorado	$82,479	$40
   11	Florida	$81,896	$39
   12	Illinois	$80,263	$39
   13	Georgia	$78,871	$38
   14	Ohio	$78,782	$38
   15	Wisconsin	$78,341	$38
   16	South Carolina	$76,225	$37
   17	Michigan	$75,830	$36
   18	Tennessee	$74,141	$36

   Average electrical engineering project manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Calpine	$103,427	$49.72	5
   2	Bimbo Bakeries	$102,061	$49.07
   3	Brookhaven National Laboratory	$97,980	$47.11	2
   4	Seagate Technology	$97,219	$46.74	12
   5	International Trucks	$95,697	$46.01
   6	Navistar	$95,058	$45.70	5
   7	Johnson Mirmiran & Thompson Inc	$92,364	$44.41	132
   8	Techtronic Industries TTI	$92,342	$44.40	30
   9	Ball	$91,961	$44.21	6
   10	Stantec	$91,798	$44.13	787
   11	French & Parrello Associates	$91,333	$43.91	4
   12	DLZ	$90,800	$43.65	5
   13	Progressive Design	$89,425	$42.99	3
   14	Kimley-Horn	$89,261	$42.91	414
   15	Sargent & Lundy	$89,230	$42.90	1,056
   16	McFarland Johnson	$89,214	$42.89
   17	The Aerospace Corporation	$89,126	$42.85	9
   18	EXP	$88,431	$42.51	48
   19	Tetra Tech	$88,256	$42.43	115
   20	Smith Seckman Reid	$88,043	$42.33	29

4. Writing an electrical engineering project manager job description

   An electrical engineering project manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an electrical engineering project manager job description:

   Electrical engineering project manager job description example

   Sr. Electrical Engineer/Project Manager (PE)
   
   Type: Direct
   
   Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
   
   Work Site/Onsite: Required
   
   Work Schedule: (Monday to Friday)
   Monday: 8am-6pm, Tuesday: 8am-6pm, Wednesday: 8am-6pm, Thursday: 8am-6pm, Friday: 8am-12pm
   Relocation: Yes
   
   Supplemental pay types: Bonus pay
   
   License/Certification:
   Professional Engineer License in Florida (Required), However candidates with a PE in another state, and would be willing to get it in FL that will be considered.
   
   Our client is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Sr. Electrical Engineer/Project Manager to join the team in their Fort Lauderdale office!
   
   Requirements:
   The Project Engineer shall maintain a Professional Engineer license in the State of Florida 8+ years’ experience working in an MEP Design/Consulting environment Experience using AutoCAD (Revit is +). Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship Experience in designing Commercial (Restaurants, Retails, Offices, Educational and Mixed-Use Projects), Single Family & Multi-Story High-End Residential Buildings.
   
   Responsibilities:
   Engineering design and drafting of the Electrical Systems for new construction, additions, renovations, system upgrades and remodels for a variety of project types including Commercial/offices; Restaurants; Retails; Hotels; Medical Facilities; Banking; High-end private Residences, Multi-Family homes and other. To perform electrical load calculations; electrical risers; short circuit calculations; voltage drop calculations, lighting power density, sizing and specifying electrical equipment, etc. Interior & exterior lighting layouts, fixture specifications and calculations; Photometrics Utility coordination Life Safety / Fire alarm system design layout Low voltage system layouts including data, communications, sound, lv lighting controls Energy code analysis Responsible for the complete performance of construction administration tasks for processing shop drawings, RFI' s, Value-engineering requests; Change orders as required by the project. Actively engaging with other disciplines within the MEP team for project coordination. Perform site surveys to obtain necessary information of the existing conditions; site inspections as needed to determine compliance with construction documents and resolve design issues during the construction phase. Willingness and desire to mentor junior/staff electrical engineer Managing day-to-day operational aspects of project scope and timeline. Following up with clients on inquiries/requests and consistently responding in a timely fashion. Ensuring effective communication and coordination on assigned projects between all disciplines and all other project participants including project teams, colleagues, clients, architects, developers, and contractors to successfully execute projects.
   Benefits:
   Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement
   
   P-RDC-001

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5. Post your job

   To find the right electrical engineering project manager for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with electrical engineering project managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit electrical engineering project managers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your electrical engineering project manager job on Zippia to find and recruit electrical engineering project manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with electrical engineering project manager candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new electrical engineering project manager

   Once you've selected the best electrical engineering project manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new electrical engineering project manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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