How to hire an electrical manager

How to hire an electrical manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electrical 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 manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electrical manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an electrical manager, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   An electrical manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, electrical managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of electrical managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Electrical Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Electrical 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).	$44-78
   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
   • Electrical Systems
   • MEP
   • Plumbing
   • Direct Reports
   • Autocad
   • Troubleshoot
   • Control Systems
   • HMI
   • PLC
   • Technical Support
   • OSHA
   • Electrical Construction
   • NEC

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage department staff of 24 full-time electrical engineers, firmware developers and technicians (employees and contractors).
   • Create and administer training programs for electrical staff in PLC & process controls.
   • Install bus-differential protection at medium voltage switchgear for additional protection against short-circuits.
   • Perform debugging and code modifications to support evolving system requirements and to eliminate pre-existing system software deficiencies.
   • Carry out load, lighting, voltage drop and short circuit calculations for the service.
   • Develop PCI base backplane - circuit board are used as a technology demonstrator for a conference.

   More electrical manager duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the electrical manager job description is a good way to get more applicants. An electrical manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an electrical manager in Michigan may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level electrical manager. Additionally, an electrical manager with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average electrical manager salary

   $124,040yearly

   $59.63 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electrical manager salary

   $93,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average electrical manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$164,083	$79
   2	New Jersey	$147,184	$71
   3	Massachusetts	$137,860	$66
   4	Maryland	$127,501	$61
   5	Colorado	$126,835	$61
   6	Alabama	$123,558	$59
   7	Arizona	$123,130	$59
   8	New York	$122,977	$59
   9	Texas	$122,785	$59
   10	North Carolina	$118,797	$57
   11	Utah	$117,791	$57
   12	Minnesota	$115,032	$55
   13	Florida	$112,252	$54
   14	Illinois	$111,470	$54
   15	Connecticut	$111,062	$53
   16	Georgia	$110,642	$53
   17	Ohio	$110,432	$53
   18	Arkansas	$109,780	$53
   19	Michigan	$106,485	$51
   20	Mississippi	$103,759	$50

   Average electrical manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	The Weitz Company	$157,999	$75.96	1
   2	Harley-Davidson	$147,054	$70.70
   3	McCarthy Holdings, Inc.	$132,188	$63.55	15
   4	Hoffman Construction	$130,385	$62.69	7
   5	Owen Ltd.	$123,455	$59.35
   6	Carrier	$122,174	$58.74	10
   7	Tufts Health Plan	$121,399	$58.36
   8	Dewberry	$121,023	$58.18	39
   9	AECOM	$116,684	$56.10	144
   10	Binsky	$116,638	$56.08	1
   11	Mr. Electric	$116,577	$56.05	7
   12	Dakota Supply Group	$116,373	$55.95	5
   13	Wolf Creek	$115,824	$55.68
   14	Graybar	$113,914	$54.77	5
   15	Siemens	$110,475	$53.11	20
   16	Glaxosmithkline	$109,517	$52.65
   17	Mando America Corporation	$106,930	$51.41
   18	Kion Group	$106,930	$51.41	34
   19	Lambert's Cable Splicing Company LLC	$106,930	$51.41
   20	PosiGen	$106,569	$51.24

4. Writing an electrical manager job description

   An electrical 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. To help get you started, here's an example of an electrical manager job description:

   Electrical manager job description example

   Job DescriptionProduction opportunities at Quad instill a sense of empowerment and possibility distinct from those at other employers. Quad’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities include world-class automation and printing technology. This includes guided vehicles (driverless fork trucks) and world-class digital presses that give our clients a full range of options to produce personalized marketing products. Fueled by innovative, interesting days, you’ll find hard work is good work, and feel a deep sense of pride in a job well done – something shared by your team and everyone in the community we call Quad.
   
   Plan, direct and co-ordinate the operations of a business, division, department or operating unit. Plan and maintain projects and procedures for operating efficiency. Manage staff for optimum performance.
   Key Responsibilities
   
   
   Ensure safe operations which are consistent with our policies and responsibilities to employees, customers, visitors and vendors
   Enforce and promote workplace safety procedures
   Determine staffing requirements
   Hire new staff
   Supervise direct reporting staff according to overall company policy
   Set employee goals and objectives
   Develop staff to maximize potential
   Monitor staff performance including performance reviews
   Delegate work duties to staff
   Allocate use of available resources
   Monitor and assist staff with work progress
   Evaluate current business processes and systems
   Provide proper training for workers
   Engage in apprentices programs
   Co-ordinate financial and budget activities for maximum operational efficiency
   Facilitate the preparation and analysis of reports
   Review performance data (financial, sales and activity reports) to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels
   Formulate department/unit policies and practices
   Responsible for the achievement of department/division/unit productivity, safety and quality goals
   Organize and manage business meetings with teams and suppliers
   
   
   
   
   Additional Information:
   
   Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Drug Free Workplace

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5. Post your job

   To find the right electrical 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 managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit electrical 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 manager job on Zippia to find and recruit electrical manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting electrical managers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   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 manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the electrical manager position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new electrical manager. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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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