Director of Electrical Services - Utilities

Director of Electrical Services - Utilities

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We're guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

As a Director of Electrical Services at LJA Utilities, you will be responsible for leading and expanding our electrical engineering practice, with a focus on power transmission and distribution (T&D). This leadership role will be responsible for building and managing a high-performing team, developing client relationships, and driving strategic growth in the electrical infrastructure market.

The ideal candidate is both a technical expert and business builder —capable of delivering high-quality engineering solutions while growing market share and strengthening LJA's presence in the T&D sector.

A typical day might include:

• Applies knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas using advanced techniques, theory, precepts and practices in the water resources field.
• Plans, coordinates, designs and direct projects with many complex features consisting of wastewater treatment plants, water supply plant design, sewage lift / pump station and force main design, water transmission lines, and storm water lift stations for both public works clients and municipal utility districts
• Leads and participates with peers in business development efforts to grow the business from the ground up.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions
• Conform to all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment
• Ability to communicate and meet with various City Councils and Public Works staff.
• Build, lead, and mentor a team of electrical engineers and designers
• Establish performance expectations, provide coaching, and foster professional development
• Develop staffing plans aligned with project workload and strategic growth goals
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence
• Recruit, hire, and retain top engineering talent
• Develop pipelines for future staffing needs
• Lead onboarding and integration of new team members

Business Development & Client Relations:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in electrical transmission and distribution
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with utilities, municipalities, and private clients
• Lead proposal development, interviews, and contract negotiations
• Collaborate with other service lines to cross-sell and expand client engagements

Technical Oversight:

• Provide senior-level guidance on design and execution of T&D projects (substations, transmission lines, distribution systems)
• Ensure projects meet quality standards, budgets, and schedules
• Stay current with industry trends, codes, and emerging technologies

Required Education/License/Certifications:

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering is required
• Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of specialized experience
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships

Level Up With LJA:

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.