Principal Electrical Engineering Tech

Job Description About AHA Consulting Engineers

Founded in 1991, AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc. has a 30+ year proven track record in the design of complex, high-performance buildings. We are consultants and advisors first, focused on our clients’ vision and success during and beyond every project.
and Ashburn, VA offices expertly advise, evaluate, model, design and commission high-performance building systems delivering trusted performance to our clients under the most challenging budget and schedule constraints.
As a multi-discipline building system consulting firm, our offerings include best-in-class HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) and Technology Design; Energy & Sustainability Consulting; Commissioning, BIM/VDC and Advisory Services; and Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling.
We are a recognized expert in the AEC (Architectural, Engineering and Construction) industry with a targeted focus on Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Industrial, Academic, and corporate markets.
Our benefits package, training program, and office culture supports our employees’ professional growth and well-being. AHA also promotes the continued personal and professional development of our dedicated professionals to stay current on the latest developments in the AEC industry through participation in professional organizations, industry seminars and trade shows, as well as continuing education classes and lunch-and-learns. Our AHA University program provides the opportunity for our professionals to be part of an AHA Team presenting information sessions of our building performance consulting expertise to our architectural, development, and end-user clients. Furthermore, AHA has competitive salaries, PTO, health, and retirement benefits and, AHA is a partial ESOP company which further enhances our retirement benefits. And finally, our unique Path to Partnership opportunity provides employees the guidance and mentorship to advance up the corporate ladder to leadership positions in the firm.
The Director, Electrical (Alpharetta) is the department head and practice leader for AHA’s Georgia Electrical group. This role is accountable for technical excellence, team leadership, delivery consistency, and client outcomes—and is expected to contribute meaningfully to growth through client development, pursuit strategy, and project leadership.
Lead the Georgia Electrical practice to deliver high-quality, code-compliant, constructible designs across targeted markets (including mission critical and high-performance buildings).
On a selective project basis, prepare conceptual electrical scope narratives / Basis of Design (BOD) documentation to establish early technical direction, define design intent, and align stakeholders (clients, architects, and internal teams).
Provide senior technical leadership for complex systems (power distribution, lighting/controls, emergency power, UPS, renewable integration, fire alarm interfaces), including basis-of-design direction when needed.
Support equipment/system selection and vetting (system components and products) to confirm conformance with engineering design intent and performance specifications, as requested on complex projects
Establish and enforce department standards for design quality, calculations, documentation, and coordination (including templates, details, specifications, and best practices).
Own the Electrical QA/QC program for the GA team: define review gates, assign reviewers, track trends, and reduce rework.
Provide senior technical leadership for complex systems (power distribution, lighting/controls, emergency power, UPS, renewable integration, fire alarm interfaces), including basis-of-design direction when needed.
Maintain proficiency and oversight of tools and workflows (Revit/AutoCAD, calculation methods; Review and apply Professional Registration Seal to all electrical and fire alarm drawings produced for AHA MA offices projects.
People Leadership (Hiring, Development, Performance)
Build and retain a high-performing GA Electrical team: staffing plan, recruiting strategy, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
Provide day-to-day leadership, mentoring, and coaching for engineers/designer engineers/designers working on various design tasks such as the layout of the electrical rooms, UPS rooms, generator equipment yards, etc.; Lead performance management for the GA Electrical team: goal setting, feedback cadence, performance reviews, and promotion readiness.
Define and execute a department training roadmap (technical, project delivery, coordination, and leadership development).
Project Resourcing & Operational Management

• Own GA Electrical resource planning: align staffing to backlog, schedules, and project priorities; Partner with Project Managers to support predictable delivery: scope clarity, internal handoffs, milestone planning, and coordination discipline.
• Monitor team performance indicators (utilization trends, rework drivers, delivery bottlenecks) and implement corrective actions.
• Perform electrical QA/QC project reviews per the AHA Project Schedule.
• Maintain and update AHA electrical details, specifications and standards.
• Support MA Electrical Group from a technical support standpoint in review contractor submittals to determine conformance with plans, specifications, and codes.

Serve as a senior client-facing leader for electrical scope: participate in key meetings, resolve technical issues, and support long-term client relationships. This includes attending meetings with owners, clients, or architects, as necessary to provide additional technical support for the AHA project manager and/or electrical design team.
Support business development by contributing to pursuits: scope narratives, staffing approaches, fee inputs (as requested), interview participation, and differentiation of AHA’s electrical practice.
Participate in firmwide leadership and operations rhythms as appropriate (standards alignment, lessons learned, technical forums).
Provide limited, as-needed technical consultation across AHA offices to help resolve complex electrical system issues and support troubleshooting/diagnosis, consistent with workload priorities and leadership direction.
Stay current with relevant electrical/building codes and standards; Brief internal teams and clients on findings and recommended compliance paths where applicable to specific projects.
Continuing education is strongly encouraged, including active participation in professional associations, technical forums, and ongoing code/industry training

Strengthened QA/QC gates and measurable reduction in preventable rework and coordination-driven RFIs.

• Defined training plan implemented with clear skill progression for engineers/designers.
• Active contribution to priority pursuits and key account support in the Georgia market.

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (ABET-accredited).
Ten years of experience in MEP electrical engineering.
Revit and AutoCAD experience.
Strong verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills; Ability to travel to project sites as necessary (approximately 10% to 20%).

Fifteen+ years’ exp in MEP field
At least five years managing projects and teams
Experience with data centers / mission critical environments.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – giving you a real stake in AHA’s long-term success

• Path to Partnership – a transparent, attainable leadership development framework
• Student Debt Repayment Program – direct financial support to help reduce student loan burden
• Flexible & Hybrid Work Schedules – supporting balance, autonomy, and professional growth
• Professional Development & Mentorship – including FE/PE exam support and structured training opportunities

At AHA, you’re not just joining an engineering firm — you’re building a career where your ideas matter and your contributions have a meaningful impact.
AHA is an EO/AA Employer – M/F/Disability/Veterans