Director Of Electrical Engineering (Built Environment) - PE License Required

J T; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company contributions

Professional development & licensure

Job summary

BKV Group seeks a Director of Electrical Engineering in Dallas, TX to lead the local electrical engineering practice, oversee multidisciplinary project delivery, and mentor staff. The role blends leadership with hands-on technical oversight for regional projects.

You will report to the VP of Engineering and sign and seal engineering deliverables, while shaping standards and supporting business development for the Texas region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10–15 years of progressive electrical engineering design and leadership experience.
• Expert knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and Energy Codes (ASHRAE/IECC).

Responsibilities

• Lead Senior Electrical Engineer on projects; prepare calculations, specs, drawings, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with clients to translate goals into compliant power, lighting, and life-safety systems.
• Manage workloads, scheduling, budgets for local electrical staff; sign and seal deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team management

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit MEP

BIM 360

Bluebeam Revu

AGi32

COMcheck

SKM PowerTools

Cummins GenSize

Job description

Position: Director of Electrical Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time

Clearance Requirement: None

Salary Range: $150,000 – $175,000 / year (commensurate with experience)

About the Role

Seeking a dynamic and accomplished Director of Electrical Engineering to lead the local electrical engineering practice, direct multidisciplinary project delivery, and manage engineering staff in Dallas, TX.

Reporting directly to the VP of Engineering, you will serve as the lead engineer responsible for the overall technical accuracy, design, documentation, certification, and client engagement for regional projects. In this hybrid leadership and technical role, you will manage and schedule the local discipline team, sign and seal engineering deliverables, establish firm-wide electrical standards, partner on business development initiatives, and mentor emerging engineering talent across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical & Project Leadership: Serve as lead Senior Electrical Engineer on assigned projects; direct the preparation of calculations, specifications, single-line diagrams, and construction documents while signing and sealing finished packages.
• Client & Interdisciplinary Coordination: Meet directly with clients to translate project goals into compliant, cost-effective power, lighting, and life-safety systems; coordinate closely with Architecture, Structural, Mechanical, Interior Design, and Project Management leaders.
• Team Management & Scheduling: Manage daily workloads, project assignments, and scheduling for local electrical engineering staff; monitor weekly scheduled revenue goals and discipline project budgets.
• Talent Development & Hiring: Partner with the VP of Engineering, VP of Operations, and VP of Professional Services on workforce planning, interviewing, onboarding, 90-day/annual reviews, promotion paths, and compensation adjustments.
• Quality Assurance & Standards: Oversee the development, implementation, and refinement of discipline design details, BIM standards, and QA/QC procedures alongside the BIM Manager and technical leadership.
• Business Development Support: Collaborate with Managing Partners and Business Development teams to support proposal development, fee estimations, client presentations, and discipline practice growth goals.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience: 10 to 15 years of progressive electrical engineering design and leadership experience within the built environment (commercial, multi-family, or civic projects).
• Codes & Regulations: Expert knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and Energy Codes (ASHRAE/IECC); working knowledge of IBC, NFPA 72 (Fire Alarm), NFPA 101 (Life Safety), and NFPA 110 (Emergency Power).

Engineering Software Proficiency

• Revit MEP, BIM 360, and Bluebeam Revu
• Lighting calculations (e.g., AGi32)
• Energy compliance tools (e.g., COMcheck)
• Power system analysis (e.g., SKM Power*Tools)
• Generator sizing software (e.g., Cummins GenSize or similar)

Leadership & Communication

Demonstrated experience managing engineering teams, directing project budgets, presenting to executive clients, and resolving interdisciplinary coordination challenges.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience or professional credentials in sustainable building design (e.g., LEED AP, WELL AP).
• Track record of successful client-facing business development and proposal development in the Texas regional market.

Benefits & Compensation

BKV Group provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package focused on supporting career advancement and work-life integration:

• Competitive salary with flexible work schedules
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution options
• Professional development programs, licensure renewal assistance, and leadership training

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.