Director of Electrical Engineering (PE)

About the Company

Our client is one of the Southeast's premier electrical contracting firms and a 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) organization with more than 70 years of industry leadership .

The company generates approximately $300 million in annual revenue and has an ambitious strategic plan to grow to $500 million over the next five to ten years. With long-standing relationships among many of the region's leading general contractors, the company delivers complex, high-profile projects across a diverse portfolio of markets.

Project experience includes:

• Healthcare
• Entertainment Venues
• Stadiums & Arenas
• Casinos
• High-Rise Developments
• Commercial Office
• Multifamily Residential
• Large-Scale Commercial Facilities

Built on a culture of integrity, technical excellence, and employee ownership, the company continues to invest in leadership talent that will help shape its future growth.

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 will oversee engineering operations, establish technical standards, mentor engineering staff, and provide strategic direction for electrical system design across a diverse portfolio of complex commercial projects.

Reporting to executive leadership, the Director of Electrical Engineering will collaborate 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.

This opportunity is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer who enjoys both technical leadership and mentoring the next generation of engineering professionals.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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
• Institutional
• Proficiency with:
• SKM Power*Tools
• ETAP
• AGi32
• DIALux
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership, operations, and project teams.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $200,000–$225,000
• 20% Annual Performance Bonus
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Must be able to work from the Orlando office
• 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

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