Director of Electrical Engineering

A large manufacturing (building materials) company serving the mission‑critical infrastructure market is building out a new product line and needs a senior electrical systems leader to own it. This is a ground‑floor opportunity to define and scale an electrical system that will be manufactured and deployed repeatedly into high‑stakes environments — not manage one that already exists. The company has a proven track record of delivering complex building products at unprecedented speed, and they're bringing that model into one of the fastest‑growing sectors in construction. If you're energized by building something that doesn't exist yet and you have the electrical chops to back it up, this is worth your time.

• Full Suite of Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision, 401K, PTO/Vacation, Performance bonuses
• Birmingham, AL area — approximately 55-65% on‑site presence required
• Travel to active job sites as required (primarily Southeast and Southwest U.S.)

Role:

• Own the electrical system for a high‑value, repeatable product line from design through deployment
• Influence electrical distribution strategy, panelization approach, grounding systems, lighting and controls integration, and mission‑critical interfaces during product definition
• Build and lead a dedicated electrical team: Electrical Project Manager, Electrical Designer, Electrical Manufacturing SME, and Electrical Construction Lead
• Partner with product, supply chain, manufacturing engineering, program leadership, and construction to drive component standardization and cost discipline
• Ensure electrical scope integrates into a manufacturing‑based production environment with minimal field rework
• Align product design intent with site execution during early deployments; lead hands‑on where needed
• Convert field performance data into structured product revisions that reduce variability and improve margin over time

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineer (preferred)
• 12+ years in commercial, industrial, or mission‑critical electrical systems
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred; Master Electrician or equivalent demonstrated leadership also considered
• Strong electrical design background — ability to influence design decisions that eliminate downstream complexity is essential
• Prior leadership of cross‑functional or dedicated electrical teams; individual contributors will not be considered
• Direct accountability for electrical cost performance, margin ownership, or large‑scale budget control
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, grounding and bonding requirements, and power distribution systems
• Hands‑on experience with switchgear, generators, UPS systems, utility coordination, and mission‑critical redundancy architectures
• Ability to read and evaluate electrical design documents, specifications, and one‑line diagrams
• Data center or high‑reliability environment background preferred; strong electrical distribution background also considered
• Open mindset — experience or genuine comfort with manufacturing, prefabrication, modular construction, or analogous environments (e.g., shipbuilding, industrial prefab) is a strong differentiator

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