Director of Electrical Engineering (PE)

About the role

A Southeast electrical contracting firm, which is 100% employee-owned and generates about $300 million in annual revenue, is looking for an experienced Director of Electrical Engineering (Professional Engineer) to lead its engineering department from its Orlando-area headquarters. The role oversees engineering operations, sets technical standards, mentors engineering staff and provides strategic direction for electrical system design across complex commercial projects. It reports to executive leadership and works closely with operations, preconstruction, project management, estimating and field teams.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Electrical Engineering department and lead the design 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.
• Partner with executive leadership on company growth initiatives and collaborate with estimating, preconstruction, project management and field operations.
• Review engineering calculations, specifications, construction documents and design packages, ensuring compliance with electrical codes, industry standards and client requirements.
• Support value engineering and serve as engineering leader for major client relationships and technically challenging projects.

Required profile

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering experience focused on commercial building systems design.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams and complex design projects.
• Experience on large commercial construction projects in healthcare, commercial office, high-rise, multifamily, entertainment, hospitality, stadiums or institutional markets.
• Must be able to work from the Orlando office; relocation assistance is available from anywhere in the United States.

Required skills

• Electrical power distribution, lighting systems, emergency power and commercial building infrastructure.
• Proficiency with SKM PowerTools, ETAP, AGi32 and DIALux.
• Exceptional leadership, communication and client relationship skills.

What we offer

• Base salary of $200,000-$225,000 and a 20% annual performance bonus.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Relocation assistance and temporary housing during relocation.