Director of Electrical Engineering (PE)

Kimmel & Associates • Huntsville, AL

5d • 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 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 company growth. The role suits a licensed Professional Engineer interested in technical leadership and developing engineering professionals.

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 listed markets.
• 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 supporting projects in healthcare, commercial office, high-rise, multifamily, entertainment, hospitality, stadiums, 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

• 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.
• Long-term career growth with a financially strong, employee-owned organization.

What This Job Offers

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