Director of Electrical Engineering (San Diego)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Relocation bonus
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts

About the Role

This is an on-site leadership position based in San Diego, California for a licensed Electrical Professional Engineer who wants to lead the plumbing engineering discipline, drive technical excellence, mentor high-performing teams, and shape the strategic growth of a rapidly expanding MEP engineering firm.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary Range: $150,000–$225,000, based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated leadership.

At 120 Degreez, we invest in our team's long‑term success—professionally and personally.

401(k) with up to 3% employer match

70% employer‑paid medical insurance + 100% dental and vision

$1,500 annual professional development and certification allowance

Paid Company Holidays + 2 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) + 1 week Paid Sick Leave

100% employer‑paid life insurance

Clear career advancement pathway from Designer through Principal

Collaborative, structured, and growth‑focused work environment

Who This Role Is For

• You take ownership of your discipline's technical quality and overall success
• You are confident making high-level engineering decisions and mentoring others
• You have extensive experience leading U.S.-based commercial electrical engineering teams
• You want to help build a growing firm while advancing toward Principal‑level leadership

What You'll Do

• Lead the Electrical Engineering Department, including staffing, utilization, and technical standards
• Provide technical oversight and QA/QC leadership across multiple projects and project teams
• Mentor electrical engineers, project managers, and designers to support professional growth and technical excellence
• Review and approve power distribution, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, and low‑voltage system designs and other critical engineering deliverables
• Partner with executive leadership on staffing strategy, resource planning, profitability, and business growth initiatives
• Support project managers with technical guidance, risk management, and complex problem solving
• Participate in client meetings, proposal development, and business development efforts while representing the firm at a senior leadership level
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering standards, QA/QC procedures, and department performance

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)

• Fully integrated into executive leadership and project teams
• Providing leadership across the Electrical Engineering Department and active project portfolio
• Establishing consistency in QA/QC processes and technical standards
• Building strong relationships with staff and clients while contributing to strategic business initiatives

Non‑Negotiable Requirements

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (California preferred)
• 12+ years of electrical engineering experience with progressively increasing leadership responsibilities
• Strong experience leading U.S.-based commercial MEP engineering projects
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering teams, staffing, utilization, and QA/QC programs
• Strong proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, Visual Lighting, AGi32, or other industry‑standard electrical engineering software
• Comprehensive understanding of the California Electrical Code (CEC), California Building Code (CBC), Title 24 Energy Code, NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72, and applicable industry standards
• Experience mentoring engineering teams and leading multidisciplinary coordination
• Excellent communication, client relationship, and leadership skills

Work Authorization

We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

Who Should NOT Apply

• Candidates without an active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Candidates without U.S.-based commercial MEP engineering experience
• Candidates requiring current or future visa sponsorship
• Engineers without demonstrated leadership experience in staffing, QA/QC, and technical oversight
• Candidates seeking production‑only engineering roles without department leadership responsibility