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 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 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 role is suited to a licensed Professional Engineer who is interested in both technical leadership and developing engineering professionals. The employer is a 100% employee-owned electrical contracting firm with more than 70 years of industry leadership. Its project portfolio includes healthcare, entertainment venues, stadiums and arenas, casinos, high-rise developments, commercial offices, multifamily residential, and large-scale commercial facilities. The position must be performed from the Orlando office; relocation assistance and temporary housing assistance are available.
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 of these markets: healthcare, commercial office, high-rise, multifamily, entertainment, hospitality, stadiums, or 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.
- Experience in healthcare, commercial office, high-rise, multifamily, entertainment, hospitality, stadium, or institutional markets.
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 financially strong, employee-owned organization.
- Long-term career growth opportunity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
