Electrical Group Manager

Wall Township, NJ, US

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an experienced Electrical Group Manager to join our growing Electrical Engineering Department at our headquarters in Wall Township, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished electrical engineering professional to guide and develop staff, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of one of the Northeast’s fastest-growing engineering consulting firms.

Recognized year after year as one of NJBIZ’s Best Places to Work in New Jersey, FPA is committed to creating a culture where talented professionals are empowered to grow, collaborate, and succeed. In 2026, FPA was ranked #49 on Zweig’s Hot Firm List, recognizing the firm among the 100 fastest-growing AEC firms in the United States and Canada. Our continued growth is driven by our investment in our people, technical excellence, and commitment to delivering innovative solutions for the communities we serve.

The successful candidate will have extensive electrical design experience in consulting engineering or construction and hold professional licensure in New Jersey and New York. This individual will provide technical direction, oversee quality control, maintain department standards, and help ensure the technical and financial success of projects.

This role offers the opportunity to lead and develop the Electrical group while serving as a subject-matter expert for clients and project teams. The Electrical Group Manager will mentor staff, coordinate staffing needs with Project Managers, contribute to proposals, and represent FPA at client meetings and at technical conferences.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the project proposal effort by defining the project scope of work and budget.

• Review and update the electrical department standards, details, and specification development and updates.

• Establish and maintain cooperative and productive relationships with all employees, clients, and other stakeholders.

• Quality control through project review at various stages throughout project design.

• Mentor, and coach the electrical group members and assist in the performance management process by providing feedback to the technical leader for performance evaluations.

• Works with the Project Manager to determine the staffing needs for each project.

• Assures financial and technical project success and maintains a high level of client satisfaction.

• Provides subject matter expertise to company clients on technical issues.

• Represents firm at technical conferences.

• Represents firm at client meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college/university.

• 10+ years applicable design experience in consulting engineering and/or construction projects.

• Professional License, NJ & NY.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available for this position.
 • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Don't meet every qualification? At FPA, we recognize that great candidates bring diverse experiences and perspectives. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your experience may be exactly what we need for this role or another opportunity within our growing team.

The FPA Difference

Large firms offer scale. FPA offers opportunity.

For more than 50 years, French & Parrello Associates (FPA) has been delivering innovative engineering solutions that shape communities, improve infrastructure, and support regional growth. As an employee-owned, mid-sized engineering and consulting firm, FPA combines the technical capabilities and expertise of a larger organization with the collaboration, accessibility, and personal investment of a close-knit team.

At FPA, engineers are empowered to take ownership of their work, collaborate across disciplines, and experience the full project lifecycle. Your career is not defined by one task or limited to one area of expertise. Instead, you will have the opportunity to strengthen your technical skills, work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects, and develop the experience needed to grow into future engineering leadership roles.

Our multidisciplinary approach allows team members to see the bigger picture, collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines, and understand how their work impacts the communities we serve. We invest in our people through mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for advancement because we believe the success of our employees drives the continued success of our firm.

At FPA, you are not just designing infrastructure, you are helping build a growing organization while contributing to projects that make a lasting impact.

Benefits

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement plans. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Compensation

The projected compensation range for this position is $155,000 to $200,000. Actual compensation will depend on factors including experience, education, qualifications, and skill set. FPA recognizes and rewards performance through an annual bonus program.