Director of Electrical Engineering

Salas O'Brien; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs and employee support

Professional development support

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in Roanoke, VA seeks a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team focused on building-related projects. You will design electrical systems for healthcare, higher education, large commercial, and government work using Revit and AutoCAD, and supervise a team of engineers.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, 10+ years of design experience, and a PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of electrical design experience.
• PE license preferred.
• Experience with building electrical systems and codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Develop electrical system designs for healthcare, education, and government projects.
• Perform code compliance research and evaluate design options.
• Prepare design documents, reports, and specifications; coordinate with other disciplines.

Skills

Electrical design

Team leadership

Revit

AutoCAD

Code compliance

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

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.

Building for the long term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem-solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

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.

Job Summary

Our office in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead a fast‑paced, multi‑discipline team. Our Electrical Engineers focus primarily on the design of building‑related projects including healthcare, higher educational facilities, large commercial projects, and local government projects using Revit and AutoCAD software.

General Duties

• Lead, supervise, provide guidance and training to a team of engineers
• Develop electrical system designs of a given project based on scope of work and/or client RFPs
• Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of electrical systems for a variety of market types
• Conduct existing building surveys and documentation of existing electrical systems
• Develop system design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings
• Write and edit project specifications
• Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies
• Perform code compliance research
• Coordinate work with other disciplines
• Provide construction administration services
• Perform QA/QC of design work
• Serve as the primary contact for clients
• Assist in the procurement of new work including the development of client relations and participation in project interviews

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in electrical design
• PE License, preferred
• Familiarity with codes, standards, and design guidelines
• Hands‑on experience with the latest versions of AutoCAD, REVIT, MS Office, and engineering calculation and performance simulation software
• Team management experience (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑discipline team environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in the face of shifting projects and deadlines
• A positive attitude with colleagues and clients
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Location

Roanoke, VA

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $145,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is eligible for performance‑based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

Benefits

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Third‑Party Agency Notice

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

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.