Director of Electrical Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

The Director of Electrical Engineering is responsible for leading the design, management, and successful execution of electrical engineering projects across a diverse portfolio of sectors, including hospitality,
multifamily residential, luxury single-family estate homes, entertainment, retail, commercial, educational, healthcare, civic, and mixed-use developments. Project types include hotels, apartments, condominiums, theaters, shopping centers, restaurants, retail stores, schools, offices, hospitals, libraries, museums, and amusement parks, with projects located throughout Hawaii, Washington, South Carolina, Florida, Arizona, and California.

This role is responsible for a team of Electrical Designers, will ensure client satisfaction, technical quality of work, team leadership, and project profitability. We are seeking both a technical leader and client manager, overseeing project teams, coordinating multidisciplinary efforts, with the ability to manage project schedules and budgets, while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages project engineers and designers assigned to projects.
• Reviews drawing packages and technical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and code compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and engineer electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low voltage systems (e.g., data, telephone, audiovisual) for a variety of building types.
• Perform and review engineering calculations, including short circuits, photometric, load, voltage drop, and equipment sizing.
• Oversee creation of Electrical Engineering one-line diagrams, panel schedules, lighting layouts, and fire alarm layouts.
• Prepare complete project documentation including drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Establish design criteria and standards based on code requirements, client specifications, and firm best practices.
• Provide technical leadership in implementing new design tools, and advanced system approaches.

Engineering Oversight

• Serve as Engineer of Record for assigned projects, ensuring adherence to state licensure and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise the production of construction documents by junior designers and perform drawing reviews.
• Approve complex design solutions and resolve escalated technical issues that impact quality, cost, or schedule.

Project Management 

• Independently manage the electrical engineering scope of multiple projects simultaneously, from concept through closeout.
• Assist Project Managers in setting scopes, schedules, and budgets for electrical engineering tasks.
• Attend and actively participate in project meetings, including those with clients, architects, contractors, and code officials.
• Translate engineering tasks into estimated labor hours and resource requirements.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, client presentations, and project interviews as a technical expert.

Administrative Support, Internal and External

• Review submittals, respond to RFIs, and record changes during the construction administration phase.
• Conduct onsite inspections as needed to verify installation aligns with design documents.
• Maintain documentation of field changes and coordinate revisions to as built drawings.
• Coordinate technical efforts and collaborate with other engineering disciplines to produce cohesive, code compliant designs.
• Perform due diligence on existing buildings, feasibility studies, and sustainability or energy efficiency analyses.
• Evaluate vendor supplied equipment for compatibility and conformance to design criteria.
• Lead post-occupancy evaluations and lessons-learned reviews to inform future design improvements.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND Qualifications

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in electrical engineering software including SKM, AGi32, Visual, and Easy Power (preferred).
• Working knowledge of ComCheck, EnergyPro, or other energy code compliance tools.
• Advanced understanding of building codes (NEC, NFPA) and construction processes.
• Ability to interpret and coordinate with architectural, structural, mechanical, and plumbing documents.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver engineering tasks on time and within budget.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain technical concepts.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring, cross-discipline coordination, and client relationship management.
• Ability to guide project strategy and provide technical direction under minimal supervision.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program (preferred).
• Minimum 12–15 years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience in the building design industry.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing is required.
• Multi state licensure is a plus; must be willing and eligible to obtain additional licensure as needed.