Director, Electrical Engineering

Gray AES; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray AES seeks a Director of Electrical Engineering-MEP to lead the electrical engineering discipline across multiple projects. You will guide technical execution, QA/QC, and delivery while mentoring managers and engineers.

Collaboration with architectural, structural, mechanical and automation teams is essential to provide integrated design solutions. The role requires strong budget, proposal, and client-relations skills, with strategic planning and a growth mindset.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in electrical engineering for large multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong business acumen with budgeting, proposals and client engagement.
• Mentoring and development of high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the electrical engineering discipline across projects.
• Oversee technical execution, QA/QC and delivery through all project phases.
• Lead and mentor managers and engineers; drive innovation and accountability.
• Coordinate with architecture, structure, mechanical and automation teams.
• Drive proposal strategy, client presentations and relationships; support BD.
• Plan resources, hiring and succession; ensure safety and quality compliance.

Education

PE License

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM

SKM Power Tools

ETAP

Job description

Gray AES

Director, Electrical Engineering-MEP

Location: Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, Charlotte, NC, Cincinnati, OH, Dallas, TX, Lexington, KY, or Remote

Responsibilities

Why Gray AES? Gray is a family-owned, fully integrated global service provider specializing in engineering, design, construction, digital, equipment manufacturing, and real estate services. Deeply rooted in EAC services, Gray serves both domestic and international customers across our core markets: Food & Beverage , Manufacturing , Automotive , Distribution , Mission Critical , and Commercial . At Gray, our purpose is to make a positive difference in people's lives and build a better future.

Gray AES, the design arm of Gray, is a top-ranked firm offering architecture and engineering services across the globe. Made up of multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, and project managers, these collaborative teams work every day to provide unique, customized solutions for our customers.

It’s the spirit of our people – the passion, commitment, and a great team environment – that makes our company a great place to work.

Who We Want…

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology
• Professional Engineering (PE) License required.
• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, BIM, and other relevant design and modeling software.
• Advanced proficiency with electrical design tools (e.g., SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or similar).
• Proven track record of mentoring, coaching, and developing high-performing engineering teams.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex, multidisciplinary projects and managing client relationships.
• Strong business acumen with experience in budgeting, proposal development, client engagement, and strategic planning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to foster collaboration across departments.
• Strategic thinker with a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Self-directed leader capable of driving initiatives from concept through execution.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Qualifications

What we expect… (Essential Functions)

• Provide strategic leadership for the electrical engineering discipline, aligning team capabilities with business goals and market demands.
• Oversee the technical execution, quality assurance, and delivery of electrical engineering services across all project phases.
• Lead and mentor engineering managers, senior engineers, and design staff, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver integrated design solutions, coordinating with architectural, structural, mechanical, and automation teams.
• Drive process optimization, including QA/QC standards, technology adoption, and documentation workflows. Support business development efforts, including proposal strategy, client presentations, and relationship management.
• Lead resource planning, hiring strategy, and succession planning for the electrical engineering team.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards across all engineering activities.
• Other strategic duties as assigned.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Periodic overnight travel to visit jobsites where the ability to traverse undeveloped terrain may be required.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific Vision Abilities Required Include Close Vision.

Generally, normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position may supervise the roles of Manager, Electrical Engineering, Principal Engineer, or Senior Engineers.

EEO Disclaimer

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.