Director of Electrical Engineering

Salas O'Brien; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead their Bethesda office. This role involves overseeing the electrical engineering group, ensuring design excellence, and fostering client relationships. With a commitment to innovation and sustainable practices, the company values inspiring leadership and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical design, project management, and team development. Join this dynamic team to make a significant impact in the engineering field and contribute to exciting projects across various industries.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with match

Stock Purchase Option

PTO

10 Paid Holidays

Yearly Bonus

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in electrical engineering with management experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the electrical engineering group to ensure project performance.
• Develop goals and policies to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

Electrical Design

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Salas O'Brien is looking for their next Director of Electrical Engineering in their Bethesda, MD office.

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Job Summary

The Director of Electrical Engineering will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and performance of the electrical engineering group. The Director of Electrical Engineering should inspire confidence in our clients and foster a positive working environment.

In This Role, You Will

• Coordinate the production efforts with team members to ensure electrical engineering services are maintained at a maximum efficiency
• Develop goals, policies, and practices to actively manage the electrical engineering group
• Review the work of team members to ensure design excellence and ensure project performance
• Establish and foster successful relationships with clients, sub-consultants, and general contractors
• Resolve operational issues and keep executive management informed on the status of work
• Be responsible for project management and design oversight on select projects
• Assist in business development efforts
  
  

You Will Be a Great Fit If

• You have a minimum of 15 years of experience, including 5 years of management experience
• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• You are a Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• You have a proven track record of operational management, project performance, project profitability, and employee development
  
  

Skills/abilities

• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, other departments, and sometimes external partners
• Strong decision-making skills and the effective ability to manage team members
• A complete knowledge of electrical design, preferably in laboratories, healthcare, and federal projects
• Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and guide a team, resolve conflicts, and make informed decisions
• Being able to foster collaboration and teamwork is essential
  
  

Location: Bethesda, MD

Salary: $165,000-$185,000

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision. 401K with match, stock purchase option, PTO and 10 Paid Holidays, yearly bonus and more!



About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Design Services

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