Seeking a motivated and technically proficient Director of Engineering – Electrical. This leadership role will focus on the design and execution of high-voltage substations and switchyards, transmission lines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and industrial power system distribution projects.
The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong project management capabilities, and a passion for mentorship, while ensuring consistent engineering practices and building trusted relationships with clients.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Client Engagement
- Represent at trade shows, conferences, and industry events
- Build and maintain strong relationships with both existing and prospective customers.
- Support estimating team with scope, budgeting, scheduling, and contracting.
- Prepare technical proposals, scopes of work, and client-focused presentations.
- Provide technical support during client engagements alongside account managers.
Project Management & Execution
- Act as liaison between Estimating, Project Management Office (PMO), and Design teams.
- Lead internal project kickoff meetings and coordinate across disciplines
- Oversee engineering execution from contract award through project delivery, ensuring:
- Adherence to deliverables and customer expectations
- Engineering budget and schedule are tracked and managed
- Provide technical assistance and training to junior engineers.
- Participate in hiring and candidate evaluations for the engineering team.
- Conduct annual performance reviews and salary recommendations for direct reports.
Engineer of Record (EOR) Duties
- Serve as EOR for projects until qualified PEs are onboarded.
- Stamp all Issued-for-Construction (IFC) drawings generated by the team.
- Oversee QA/QC processes; once licensed engineers are onboard, shift to an oversight role.
- Support EITs on the team as they progress toward licensure.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems focus preferred)
- PE license (Professional Engineer) – Required
- 10–20+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on HV substation design
- Deep understanding of:
- Protection & Control (P&C)
- Bus configurations, grounding, and lightning protection
- SCADA, RTU, and communication systems
- Proficiency in:
- AutoCAD
- ETAP, SKM, CYME, PSCAD (or similar)
- Knowledge of industry standards: NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, and various utility standards
- Experience with BESS and renewable energy systems – Preferred
- Familiarity with industrial power distribution – Preferred
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Willingness to travel for site visits, client meetings, and industry events