Chief Engineer

Gdh Consulting, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Dental & Vision plans

401(k) plan

Wellbeats membership

Gym membership discount

Job summary

GDH is seeking a Chief Engineer to provide strategic technical leadership across the organization. This senior role directs engineering standards, ensures project quality and compliance, and guides multidisciplinary teams to achieve goals.

It requires collaboration with executives, project managers, clients, and operations to maintain engineering excellence and drive innovation. The ideal candidate has a PE license, 15+ years of progressive engineering experience with leadership, and deep

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited university required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience with significant leadership responsibilities.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership overseeing multidisciplinary teams and major projects.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical system design, power distribution, and industrial facility standards.
• Proficiency with engineering analysis software such as ETAP, EasyPower, SKM, or PSS/E preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the highest-level technical authority for engineering design, analysis, and project execution.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, procedures, and best practices to ensure technical consistency and quality.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering managers, project engineers, and design teams.
• Review and approve major engineering deliverables, technical reports, calculations, specifications, and design packages.
• Lead resolution of complex technical challenges, offering recommendations for high-risk engineering issues.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop departmental goals, strategic initiatives, and growth plans.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements, maintaining industry expertise.
• Lead technical reviews, design reviews, constructability assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Support recruitment, professional development, and performance management of engineering personnel.
• Represent the organization in client meetings, industry forums, and regulatory engagements, promoting continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client relationship skills

Strategic thinking

Mentorship

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ETAP

EasyPower

SKM

PSS/E

Job description

Role Summary

The Chief Engineer provides strategic technical leadership, overseeing engineering and design activities across the organization. This senior-level position directs engineering standards, ensures project quality and compliance, and guides multidisciplinary teams to achieve organizational goals. The role entails close collaboration with executive leadership, project managers, clients, and operations to maintain engineering excellence and drive innovation.

Responsibilities

Serve as the highest-level technical authority for engineering design, analysis, and project execution. Establish and enforce engineering standards, procedures, and best practices to ensure technical consistency and quality. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering managers, project engineers, and design teams. Review and approve major engineering deliverables, technical reports, calculations, specifications, and design packages. Lead resolution of complex technical challenges, offering recommendations for high-risk engineering issues. Collaborate with executive leadership to develop departmental goals, strategic initiatives, and growth plans. Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements, maintaining industry expertise. Lead technical reviews, design reviews, constructability assessments, and risk evaluations. Support recruitment, professional development, and performance management of engineering personnel. Represent the organization in client meetings, industry forums, and regulatory engagements, promoting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university required; Master's preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) license required or strongly preferred. 15+ years of progressive engineering experience with significant leadership responsibilities. 5+ years of engineering leadership overseeing multidisciplinary teams and major projects. Extensive knowledge of electrical system design, power distribution, and industrial facility standards. Strong understanding of NFPA, IEEE, API, NESC, NEC, and other relevant standards. Demonstrated experience as a senior technical authority on large capital projects. Proficiency with engineering analysis software such as ETAP, EasyPower, SKM, or PSS/E preferred. Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills. Ability to travel as needed to support projects and client engagement. Availability for occasional overtime.

Publishing Pay Range: $200,000 - $213,000 annually This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.

About GDH

At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs. Who We Are: GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

• GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services.
• Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans.
• Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!

For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department. Please visit our notice of collection for California applicants.