Director, Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Confidential Opportunity: Director of Electrical Engineering

Overview

A leading North American industrial organization is seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead electrical design efforts across a large portfolio of complex energy and industrial facilities.

This role oversees all electrical engineering activities supporting multi-site operations and capital projects, with responsibility for high-, medium-, and low-voltage infrastructure. The Director will guide design standards, lead a team of subject matter experts, and partner cross-functionally to support both ongoing operations and strategic growth initiatives.

This is a high-impact leadership role with visibility across engineering, operations, and executive leadership.

Scope of Role

• Lead electrical engineering strategy and design execution across 30+ facilities in North America
• Oversee electrical systems including:
  • High-voltage (approx. 26kV-230kV)
  • Medium-voltage (approx. 5kV-13.8kV)
  • Low-voltage distribution systems
• Drive design and integration of:
  • Switchgear, transformers, generators, MCCs, motors, and protective relaying
  • Arc flash and short-circuit studies
  • Balance-of-plant and industrial process systems
• Support a broad range of industrial equipment tied to power generation and plant operations

This role is based in a corporate engineering environment with strong collaboration across field operations, engineering teams, and project groups.

~30% travel required.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead, prioritize, and assign work across the electrical engineering team and SMEs
• Provide design leadership for capital projects, plant upgrades, and expansions
• Oversee development and continuous improvement of electrical design standards and specifications
• Support plant operations with troubleshooting, upgrades, and performance improvements
• Manage external engineering consultants and ensure quality, cost-effective deliverables
• Lead front-end engineering/design (FEL) activities and feasibility studies
• Evaluate total cost of ownership (CapEx & OpEx) for new and retrofit solutions

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Drive lessons learned programs to improve future designs and standards
• Support initiatives to reduce downtime and improve productivity across sites
• Conduct technical risk assessments (arc flash, protective relaying, system reliability)
• Lead FMEA and reliability initiatives for critical systems
• Support technical due diligence for global equipment sourcing

Leadership & Team Development

• Build, mentor, and develop a team of electrical engineering specialists
• Drive performance management, coaching, and career development
• Support resource planning, budgeting, and project prioritization
• Partner with cross-functional teams (operations, sourcing, PMO, field services, regional engineering)
• Contribute technical input to strategic initiatives and potential growth opportunities

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)

Experience

• 15-20+ years of electrical engineering experience
• 5+ years of leadership/people management experience
• Background in one or more of the following environments:
  • Power generation or energy facilities
  • Large industrial or manufacturing environments
  • Data centers or mission-critical infrastructure
  • Engineering consulting / design firms
• Strong experience with:
  • Medium- and high-voltage electrical systems
  • Switchgear, MCCs, relays, transformers
  • Full project lifecycle (design through commissioning/startup preferred)
• Experience supporting operations, maintenance, or plant troubleshooting is a plus
• Exposure to global sourcing / vendor evaluation is a plus

Core Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects with minimal oversight
• Effective communicator across technical and executive audiences
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams

Preferred Certifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license (highly preferred)
• Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) preferred

Additional Notes

• This is a high-visibility leadership role with a strong focus on long-term asset strategy, capital investment, and operational excellence
• Offers the opportunity to influence engineering standards and infrastructure across a large-scale, multi-site operation

In accordance with New York salary transparency requirements, the anticipated annual base salary range for positions is: $200k-$250k annually. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated project leadership background.

Search managed by: Danielle Morris - danielle.morris@ LHH.com

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

Pay Details: $154,000.00 to $254,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Danielle Morris

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to -privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.