Director of Electrification & Power Distribution Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Electrification & Power Distribution Engineering

Ready to lead mission-critical power projects end to end? Join D-Riven Engineered Solutions and take ownership of industrial electrification—from assessment and design through installation and commissioning—while elevating safety, quality, and schedule performance.

• Set the safety bar high and ensure every project complies with D-Riven and client EHS requirements.
• Provide technical leadership for the Industrial Engineering – Electrification team.
• Guide senior electrical engineers and electrical superintendents to conduct site surveys and translate findings into robust distribution designs and constructible plans.
• Evaluate existing electrical infrastructure for capacity and loading; develop clear, accurate one-line diagrams.
• Act as lead designer/approver for industrial power distribution systems.
• Engineer solutions around material availability, downtime constraints, installation efficiency, and maintainability.
• Apply NEC, applicable building codes, and proven industry practices.
• Partner with internal/external project owners to support cost development, quotes, and planning.
• Collaborate with operations and program management on resourced timelines prior to kickoff.
• Generate detailed material takeoffs/BOMs and support procurement.
• Source and qualify alternate components for technical fit when constraints arise.
• Direct internal electricians and subcontractors executing approved work packages.
• Lead senior engineers/superintendents on survey strategy and plan execution.
• Verify LOTO on all affected circuits and equipment before work begins.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues on-site and remotely to protect schedule and scope.
• Approve installation quality for Unistrut supports, cable tray, conduit, panels, disconnects, J-boxes, and motors.
• Promote clean, organized work areas and care of tools/equipment.
• Align with controls/low-voltage teams to ensure fully integrated solutions.
• Complete arc flash studies and issue final labels at closeout.
• Support additional site duties as needed by site management.

• Extensive industrial electrical engineering experience with meaningful time in the field.
• Personal vehicle that is roadworthy for interstate travel.
• Mastery of reading/creating electrical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Electrical (AutoCAD Electrical) for design work.
• Strong hands-on electrical intuition.
• Expert-level Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and functions.
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Track record of project and people leadership.
• Up-to-date understanding of codes and best practices.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, variable schedules, and overtime when required.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (or closely related field).
• 15+ years combined across electrical engineering, industrial electrical installation/maintenance, or equivalent.
• Comfort operating aerial lifts and other powered equipment.

Starting annual pay: $111,000 – $120,000.

• Project management
• Electrical schematics and schematic reading
• Autodesk Electrical Suite
• Arc flash studies
• Costing and quoting for electrical projects
• Engineering design
• Electrical equipment installation oversight
• Field-based industrial experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office

Your responsibilities may shift as project needs evolve. You may be assigned additional related duties to support successful outcomes.