Director of Electrical Engineering (PE)

Kimmel & Associates • Charlotte, NC

13d • Onsite

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 oversees engineering operations, establishes technical standards, mentors engineering staff, and provides strategic direction for electrical system design across a diverse portfolio of complex commercial projects. Reporting to executive leadership, the Director collaborates with operations, preconstruction, project management, estimating, and field teams to deliver innovative, code-compliant, and cost-effective electrical design solutions while supporting continued company growth. The role is suited to a licensed Professional Engineer who values 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. It has a strategic plan to grow to $500 million over the next five to ten years and delivers complex projects across sectors including healthcare, entertainment venues, stadiums and arenas, casinos, high-rise developments, commercial office, multifamily residential, and large-scale commercial facilities.

Requirements

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• 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 across one or more of the following markets: healthcare, commercial office, high-rise, multifamily, entertainment, hospitality, stadiums, and institutional.
• 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 one of the Southeast's premier electrical contractors.
• Outstanding long-term career growth with a financially strong, employee-owned organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director