Remote Electrical Manager Jobs
Remote electrical manager jobs are open across the U.S. in energy, construction technology, and infrastructure sectors, from project-level supervisory roles to senior positions overseeing distributed engineering teams. Companies hiring remotely right now include Viatechnik, Atwell, and Syska Hennessy. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Watch your work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group. As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning.
We are seeking a Technical Manager I - Critical Facilities - Electrical to join our team in Chicago, IL. As a Technical Manager I, you will be responsible for representing the Firm in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members. You will be responsible for supervising, coordinating, and assigning various projects to be performed by the team.
Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation, to our flexible work schedules and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.
Job Responsibilities
As a Technical Manager I, you will be the Engineer of Record on dedicated projects and be responsible for supervising and leading coordination meetings. You will lead and supervise staff members as they perform their tasks, and participate in budgeting, scheduling, and staff management.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Establishing design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects
- Supervising the preparation of reports and analysis of system options and building conditions
- Maintaining interdisciplinary coordination with other trades/projects consultants
- Monitoring all correspondence between staff, clients, contractors, owners, etc.
- Supervising construction administrative duties such as field reports, responses to RFIs, processing bulletins and addenda, etc.
The successful candidate would not only have a strong technical role for project coordination but will also be expected to have the necessary supervisory skills to perform:
- Periodic objective and comprehensive employee evaluations
- Participate in and contribute to the business unit Technical Leadership Committee
- Assist Technical Manager and Chief Engineer in business unit technical training and staff mentoring.
Job Requirements
Successful candidates must have a current PE registration and must have Healthcare design experience. In addition, a history of working with projects such as Critical Facilities, Commercial and Aviation would be a good fit for this dynamic role.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering from an Accredited Institution
- 12+ years' experience working in a consulting firm, this is a Senior level role that requires a background in the MEP Engineering Industry
- 3 years of supervisory experience
- Hands-on design and CAD/REVIT experience as you will have a very strong technical role and will direct staff
Benefits
As an employee with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, to advancing engineering design practice, and to supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here.
As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide you with a flexible benefits package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The personal benefits program at Syska Hennessy Group includes:
- Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
- 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
- Training and professional development courses
- Professional development incentive bonuses
- Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
- Transit/parking employer stipend
- ½ day work from home Fridays all year long
At Syska, we have cultivated a community that supports learning and provides guidance for professional development and further our culture of excellence. We promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership for their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.
Syska Hennessy Group | Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments
Watch your work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group. As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning.
We are seeking a Technical Manager I - Critical Facilities - Electrical to join our team in Chicago, IL. As a Technical Manager I, you will be responsible for representing the Firm in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members. You will be responsible for supervising, coordinating, and assigning various projects to be performed by the team.
Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation, to our flexible work schedules and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.
Job Responsibilities
As a Technical Manager I, you will be the Engineer of Record on dedicated projects and be responsible for supervising and leading coordination meetings. You will lead and supervise staff members as they perform their tasks, and participate in budgeting, scheduling, and staff management.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Establishing design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects
- Supervising the preparation of reports and analysis of system options and building conditions
- Maintaining interdisciplinary coordination with other trades/projects consultants
- Monitoring all correspondence between staff, clients, contractors, owners, etc.
- Supervising construction administrative duties such as field reports, responses to RFIs, processing bulletins and addenda, etc.
The successful candidate would not only have a strong technical role for project coordination but will also be expected to have the necessary supervisory skills to perform:
- Periodic objective and comprehensive employee evaluations
- Participate in and contribute to the business unit Technical Leadership Committee
- Assist Technical Manager and Chief Engineer in business unit technical training and staff mentoring.
Job Requirements
Successful candidates must have a current PE registration and must have Healthcare design experience. In addition, a history of working with projects such as Critical Facilities, Commercial and Aviation would be a good fit for this dynamic role.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering from an Accredited Institution
- 12+ years' experience working in a consulting firm, this is a Senior level role that requires a background in the MEP Engineering Industry
- 3 years of supervisory experience
- Hands-on design and CAD/REVIT experience as you will have a very strong technical role and will direct staff
Benefits
As an employee with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, to advancing engineering design practice, and to supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here.
As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide you with a flexible benefits package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The personal benefits program at Syska Hennessy Group includes:
- Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
- 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
- Training and professional development courses
- Professional development incentive bonuses
- Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
- Transit/parking employer stipend
- ½ day work from home Fridays all year long
At Syska, we have cultivated a community that supports learning and provides guidance for professional development and further our culture of excellence. We promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership for their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.
Syska Hennessy Group | Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote electrical manager jobs.
- Master electrician license or equivalent state electrical contractor license
- 5 or more years of electrical field or project management experience
- Proficiency with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local building codes
- Experience managing crews, subcontractors, scheduling, and project budgets
- Familiarity with electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical or Revit MEP
- OSHA 30-hour construction or general industry safety certification
Tips for Your Remote Electrical Manager Job Search
Show async project oversight in your resume
Remote employers want proof you can manage electrical scopes without daily in-person contact. Call out specific instances where you coordinated multi-site electrical work, tracked progress through digital documentation, and kept dispersed contractors aligned entirely through written communication and remote check-ins.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote electrical manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings. Applying within the first few days of a listing going live improves your chances before employer pipelines fill.
Get fluent in remote project management tools
Employers hiring remote electrical managers expect hands-on comfort with tools like Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Teams before day one. Name the platforms you use in your resume and be ready to describe how you used them to coordinate electrical work, manage RFIs, and document decisions across distributed teams.
Prepare for async technical screening rounds
Many remote employers replace early phone screens with written technical assessments or take-home scenario questions. Practice walking through electrical project decisions in writing, explaining load calculations, NEC code considerations, or scope changes clearly and concisely, the way you would in a Slack message or project update.
Remote Electrical Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote electrical manager job?
Target companies with distributed engineering teams, remote-first operations, or multi-site infrastructure projects that need oversight without an on-site presence. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency with project management tools like Procore or Bluebeam. Candidates who can demonstrate they have managed electrical scopes asynchronously, documented decisions thoroughly, and kept dispersed teams aligned stand out from applicants with equivalent in-person experience.
Which companies hire remote electrical managers?
Employers currently hiring remote electrical managers include Viatechnik, Atwell, and Syska Hennessy, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings for this role tend to come from remote-first engineering firms, distributed energy companies, and large infrastructure organizations managing projects across multiple locations.
Can you get a remote electrical manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level electrical manager roles are harder to land because employers expect you to operate independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Your best path is targeting smaller remote-first firms or startups in renewable energy or construction technology. Demonstrating strong written communication, familiarity with electrical project documentation software, and any supervisory or lead electrician experience helps close the gap that formal management experience would otherwise fill.
Do you need a degree for remote electrical manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers value a licensed journeyman or master electrician credential and demonstrated project management experience over a formal degree. What matters most is showing you can manage electrical scopes, coordinate with engineers and contractors remotely, and deliver projects on schedule. A degree in electrical engineering or construction management can help at larger firms, but hands-on results often carry equal weight.
Which industries hire the most remote electrical managers?
Remote electrical manager roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire electrical managers remotely because their projects and teams are geographically distributed, making centralized on-site management impractical.
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