Director of Electrical Services - Utilities

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Volunteer Days

Career Growth

Job summary

LJA Engineering, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Services Director for Utilities to lead and grow our electrical engineering practice, with a focus on power transmission and distribution. You will build a high‑performing team, develop client relationships, and guide strategic growth in the electrical infrastructure market.

The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strong business development skills and a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is required.
• 15+ years of specialized experience.
• Ability to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand the electrical engineering practice with focus on T&D.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team and manage client relations.
• Lead business development, proposals, and staffing plans.
• Ensure projects meet quality, budget, and schedule.
• Stay current with industry trends, codes, and emerging technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relations

Power transmission & distribution

Team management

Strategic growth

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Electrical Services Director - Utilities

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Director of Electrical Services at LJA Utilities, you will be responsible for leading and expanding our electrical engineering practice, with a focus on power transmission and distribution (T&D). This leadership role will be responsible for building and managing a high‑performing team, developing client relationships, and driving strategic growth in the electrical infrastructure market.

The ideal candidate is both a technical expert and business builder—capable of delivering high‑quality engineering solutions while growing market share and strengthening LJA’s presence in the T&D sector.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

• Applies knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas using advanced techniques, theory, precepts and practices in the water resources field.
• Plans, coordinates, designs and direct projects with many complex features consisting of wastewater treatment plants, water supply plant design, sewage lift / pump station and force main design, water transmission lines, and storm water lift stations for both public works clients and municipal utility districts
• Leads and participates with peers in business development efforts to grow the business from the ground up.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions
• Conform to all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment
• Ability to communicate and meet with various City Councils and Public Works staff.
• Build, lead, and mentor a team of electrical engineers and designers
• Establish performance expectations, provide coaching, and foster professional development
• Develop staffing plans aligned with project workload and strategic growth goals
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence
• Recruit, hire, and retain top engineering talent
• Develop pipelines for future staffing needs
• Lead onboarding and integration of new team members

  Business Development & Client Relations

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities in electrical transmission and distribution
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with utilities, municipalities, and private clients
  • Lead proposal development, interviews, and contract negotiations
  • Collaborate with other service lines to cross‑sell and expand client engagements

  Technical Oversight

  • Provide senior‑level guidance on design and execution of T&D projects (substations, transmission lines, distribution systems)
  • Ensure projects meet quality standards, budgets, and schedules
  • Stay current with industry trends, codes, and emerging technologies

  REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering is required
  • Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer

  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 15+ years of specialized experience
  • Ability to build strong relationships

  LEVEL UP WITH LJA

  At LJA, we’re 100% employee‑owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long‑term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee‑owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

  • Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
  • Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
  • Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
  • Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
  • Community Impact: Company‑sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
  • Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
  • Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
  • Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

  To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.

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