Director of Electrical Engineering (PE)
About The Position
The company is seeking an experienced Director of Electrical Engineering (Professional Engineer) to lead its engineering department from its Orlando-area headquarters. This executive leadership role will oversee engineering operations, establish technical standards, mentor engineering staff, and provide strategic direction for electrical system design across a diverse portfolio of complex commercial projects. Reporting to executive leadership, the Director will collaborate closely with operations, preconstruction, project management, estimating, and field teams to deliver innovative, code-compliant, and cost-effective electrical design solutions while supporting the company’s continued growth. The opportunity is suited to a licensed Professional Engineer interested in both technical leadership and mentoring engineering professionals. The employer is a 100% employee-owned electrical contracting firm with more than 70 years of industry leadership and approximately $300 million in annual revenue. Its project portfolio includes healthcare, entertainment venues, stadiums and arenas, casinos, high-rise developments, commercial offices, multifamily residential, and large-scale commercial facilities. The company has a strategic goal of growing to $500 million over the next five to ten years.
Requirements
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
- Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering experience focused on commercial building systems design.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams and complex design projects.
- Strong understanding of electrical power distribution, lighting systems, emergency power, and commercial building infrastructure.
- Experience supporting large commercial construction projects in one or more relevant markets, including healthcare, commercial office, high-rise, multifamily, entertainment, hospitality, stadiums, or institutional projects.
- Proficiency with SKM PowerTools, ETAP, AGi32, and DIALux.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership, operations, and project teams.
- Must be able to work from the Orlando office.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for the Electrical Engineering department.
- Lead the design and engineering of complex electrical building systems across multiple market sectors.
- Establish and maintain engineering standards, quality assurance procedures, and best practices.
- Mentor, coach, and develop engineering staff while fostering technical excellence.
- Partner with executive leadership to support company growth initiatives and operational objectives.
- Collaborate with estimating, preconstruction, project management, and field operations throughout project execution.
- Review engineering calculations, specifications, construction documents, and design packages.
- Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, industry standards, and client requirements.
- Support value engineering initiatives and innovative design solutions that improve project outcomes.
- Serve as the engineering leader for major client relationships and technically challenging projects.
Benefits
- Base salary of $200,000–$225,000.
- 20% annual performance bonus.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Relocation assistance available from anywhere within the United States.
- Temporary housing assistance during relocation.
- Executive leadership opportunity with a premier electrical contractor.
- Long-term career growth with a financially strong, employee-owned organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
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