Director of Electrical | Ohio Valley

Osborn ENG; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing and stock ownership

Relocation package

Employee ownership culture

Job summary

Osborn Engineering seeks a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead our Ohio Valley team with deep technical expertise and decisive leadership. You will own project delivery, client engagement, and team performance, ensuring high standards across complex electrical systems.

This is a senior role requiring strong execution and relationship management. Relocation support and a path to long-term ownership are available in a prestigious, employee-owned firm with a 130+ year history.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is essential.
• Minimum 20 years of direct, relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Healthcare and life-critical infrastructure experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage distribution and campus-scale infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex electrical systems across multiple project types.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing electrical engineering team and drive project execution.
• Act as senior client liaison, leading project discussions and strategic engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical system design

Client engagement

Power distribution

Strategic leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Osborn Engineering is seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead our established team in Ohio Valley —if you are an experienced electrical professional operating at the very top of your field, with a proven ability to deliver complex, high-performance building systems, this unique leadership opportunity could be for you. This role requires a leader with deep technical expertise, strong execution capability, and the presence to lead both teams and clients with confidence.

The Opportunity:

This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility across project delivery, team leadership, and client engagement. You will be expected to evaluate opportunities, communicate clearly, and drive outcomes with confidence and decisiveness. Success in this role requires ownership, leadership presence, and flexibility—someone who understands how to operate at a high level while ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards.

What You’ll Lead:

• Complex Electrical & Infrastructure Design
• Lead the design and delivery of complex electrical systems across a range of project types
• Provide technical oversight on:
  • Power distribution systems (medium & high voltage)
  • Central plant and campus infrastructure
  • Emergency and backup power systems
  • Mission-critical and resilient electrical systems
  • Ensure designs meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and compliance
• Leadership & Execution
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing electrical engineering team
  • Drive clear, decisive project execution across multiple concurrent projects
  • Maintain accountability for quality, delivery, and team performance
• Client & Project Leadership
  • Act as a senior point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships
  • Lead project discussions, presentations, and strategic engagements
  • Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Professional Engineer (PE) license is essential Minimum 20 years of direct, relevant electrical engineering experience The right candidate must demonstrate: Proven experience in healthcare and life-critical infrastructure environments In-depth knowledge of complex power systems, including: High-voltage distribution Campus-scale infrastructure Central plant systems Mission-critical electrical design A track record of leading teams and delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects Strong client-facing capability with the ability to communicate clearly and lead with confidence.

Key Traits for Success:

• Decisive and execution-focused
• Strong leadership presence
• Ownership mindset
• Adaptable and pragmatic approach

Why Osborn Employee-owned firm with profit sharing and stock ownership Opportunity to lead within a 130+ year established, multidisciplinary firm Diverse and complex project portfolio Collaborative, high-performance culture Comprehensive benefits package

Employee Wellbeing & Benefits

At Osborn, in addition to our core benefits, supporting our employees means investing in their long-term health and wellbeing. Our enhanced Anthem medical plans now include access to several innovative, prevention-focused programs designed to support personalized care: Thrive (Sword) – digital physical therapy and musculoskeletal support Bloom – specialized pelvic health care and support for women Lark – diabetes prevention and management

From Out of Town?

Relocating to the Ohio Valley offers the opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S., with a strong and diverse economy driving continued investment in infrastructure and development. Combined with a high quality of life, an affordable cost of living, and a vibrant, accessible city environment, it’s an ideal location for both career growth and personal lifestyle.

Contact us for more information on our relocation package and benefits.

Posted salary ranges reflect market-based averages for the role. Final compensation will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.

Salary Range: $180,000 - $220,000

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Established over a century ago in 1892, Osborn is proud to be one of the nation’s oldest engineering firms, continuing a tradition of excellence through outstanding quality in engineering. Osborn is a fully integrated, multi-disciplined design firm that uses a specialized team approach to engineering projects. These teams are built from a staff of over 300 professionals that provide designs for all phases of a wide range of projects. Osborn has specialists in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, life safety, technology and transportation engineering, as well as lighting design and commissioning. As an employee-owned firm, each Osborn employee is committed to education and advancement, ensuring that every project is completed with a sense of pride. Osborn’s strength lies with its people. We are innovative thinkers, ready to creatively overcome challenges and push the boundaries of design. We believe that consulting in the built environment centers around challenging ourselves with every project. We have an open door policy to drive creativity in our designs and thought methodology. As an employee owned firm, our team takes ownership and strives to build creative relationships with our clients where innovation drives our success.

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