Director of Electrical Engineering

Design Careers; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Careers in Columbus, OH, seeks a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead the electrical division, shape the practice, and drive complex multidisciplinary projects. This leadership role focuses on building teams, influencing major projects, and advancing electrical engineering within a growing regional operation.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, PE licensure, and 15+ years of building electrical design experience, with proven leadership across project teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• 15+ years in building electrical design.
• Leadership experience managing engineers.
• Experience across commercial, institutional, healthcare, industrial.
• Strong communication and relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for electrical engineering activities across multiple projects.
• Oversee the design of building electrical systems including power, lighting, and life safety systems.
• Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing electrical engineering team.
• Support project pursuits and client relationship development.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and technology disciplines.
• Interface with owners, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide technical guidance and review work for quality and compliance with standards.
• Contribute to project planning, coordination, and delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical design

Power distribution

Team management

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Ready to lead the Electrical division for one of the best names in US MEP Engineering?

Our client is growing their Ohio operation and is looking for a Director of Electrical Engineering to take ownership of the electrical team, shape the direction of the practice, and play a key role in delivering complex multidisciplinary projects.

This is a leadership opportunity for someone who wants to build teams, influence major projects, and drive the future of electrical engineering within a growing regional operation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide leadership and direction for electrical engineering activities across multiple projects
• Oversee the design of building electrical systems including power, lighting, and life safety systems
• Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing electrical engineering team
• Support project pursuits and client relationship development
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and technology disciplines
• Interface with project stakeholders including owners, consultants, and regulatory agencies
• Provide technical guidance and review engineering work to ensure quality and compliance with industry standards
• Contribute to project planning, coordination, and successful delivery

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Extensive experience in electrical design for building systems, 15+ years
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineers or design teams
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical power distribution, lighting systems, and building electrical infrastructure
• Experience across multiple project sectors such as commercial, institutional, healthcare, or industrial facilities
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously while leading engineering teamsStrong communication and relationship-building skills

Why This Role

This position offers a unique opportunity to lead the electrical discipline within a growing regional engineering operation while working alongside multidisciplinary teams on technically challenging projects.

The firm offers competitive compensation, employee ownership participation, and long-term leadership opportunities for individuals interested in helping shape the future direction of the engineering team.