Senior Director of Electrical Engineering (United States)

A growing engineering and technical services organization is seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership across multiple regions. This role is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer with deep power systems expertise who thrives in a leadership capacity while remaining technically engaged.

This individual will lead and mentor a team of senior engineering managers and technical specialists, ensuring engineering excellence, quality compliance, and strong alignment with project delivery goals. The Director will also serve as a subject matter expert, supporting complex projects, proposals, and field execution while helping scale and evolve the electrical engineering function.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Develop and execute a long-term strategy for growing and strengthening the Electrical Engineering function.
• Serve as a senior technical authority and provide direct project support when required.
• Act as Engineer of Record as needed (multi-state PE licensure may be required).
• Oversee development of electrical system designs, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Guide power system protection and relaying design for electrical distribution systems.
• Review complex electrical system studies, models, and recommendations.
• Lead development of equipment specifications, bid packages, and technical evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry codes and standards (utilities, energy, and industrial sectors).
• Partner with Quality teams to support technical reviews and subject matter resource allocation.

Organizational & Operational Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop Engineering Directors and Managers.
• Drive performance management, career pathing, and succession planning within the discipline.
• Ensure teams are properly trained, qualified, and positioned to support project execution and proposals.
• Establish and maintain engineering processes, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align engineering strategy with overall business objectives.
• Support regional teams with appropriate technical staffing and expertise.

Business Development & Client Support

• Serve as a senior technical point of contact for client discussions and project updates.
• Support proposal development, cost estimating, and staffing strategies.
• Maintain and expand relationships within existing client portfolios.
• Identify new opportunities aligned with market trends and emerging technologies.
• Stay informed on industry cycles and prioritize high-value growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred).
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 15+ years of industry experience in power systems, utilities, energy, or heavy industrial sectors.
• 5+ years in leadership or engineering management roles.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, protection & relaying, and major equipment specifications.
• Experience supporting both office-based engineering and field execution.
• Willingness to travel periodically to regional offices and project sites.

What This Role Offers

• Opportunity to shape and grow a high-impact engineering discipline.
• Executive-level visibility and influence.
• Involvement in technically complex and strategically important projects.
• A collaborative environment focused on quality, performance, and long-term growth.

If you’re a licensed Electrical Engineering leader ready to drive strategy, mentor high-performing teams, and influence large-scale infrastructure projects, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect.