Director of Electrification & Power Distribution Engineering

D-RIVEN Industrial Solutions; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

D-Riven Engineered Solutions is seeking a Director of Electrification & Power Distribution Engineering in Michigan. You will own mission-critical power projects from assessment and design through installation and commissioning, driving safety, quality, and schedule performance.

You will provide technical leadership to the Industrial Engineering – Electrification team, guide senior engineers, and ensure robust distribution designs with constructible plans while maintaining client expectations and

Qualifications

• Strong ability to read and create electrical drawings/schematics.
• Proven project management and leadership capabilities.
• Comfort operating aerial lifts and other powered equipment.
• Excellent communication across disciplines and with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the Electrification team.
• Lead engineers and superintendents on survey strategy and plan execution.
• Evaluate existing electrical infrastructure for capacity and loading.
• Engineer solutions around downtime, install efficiency, and maintainability.
• Apply NEC and building codes to designs and site work.
• Generate material takeoffs and support procurement.
• Oversee installation quality of power distribution components.
• Coordinate with controls/low-voltage teams for integrated solutions.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

Project management

Team leadership

Field troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Electrical Suite

Job description

Director of Electrification & Power Distribution EngineeringReady to lead mission-critical power projects end to end? Join D-Riven Engineered Solutions and take ownership of industrial electrification—from assessment and design through installation and commissioning—while elevating safety, quality, and schedule performance.What You Will DoSet the safety bar high and ensure every project complies with D-Riven and client EHS requirements.Provide technical leadership for the Industrial Engineering – Electrification team.Guide senior electrical engineers and electrical superintendents to conduct site surveys and translate findings into robust distribution designs and constructible plans.Evaluate existing electrical infrastructure for capacity and loading; develop clear, accurate one-line diagrams.Act as lead designer/approver for industrial power distribution systems.Engineer solutions around material availability, downtime constraints, installation efficiency, and maintainability.Apply NEC, applicable building codes, and proven industry practices.Partner with internal/external project owners to support cost development, quotes, and planning.Collaborate with operations and program management on resourced timelines prior to kickoff.Generate detailed material takeoffs/BOMs and support procurement.Source and qualify alternate components for technical fit when constraints arise.Direct internal electricians and subcontractors executing approved work packages.Lead senior engineers/superintendents on survey strategy and plan execution.Verify LOTO on all affected circuits and equipment before work begins.Troubleshoot electrical issues on-site and remotely to protect schedule and scope.Approve installation quality for Unistrut supports, cable tray, conduit, panels, disconnects, J-boxes, and motors.Promote clean, organized work areas and care of tools/equipment.Align with controls/low-voltage teams to ensure fully integrated solutions.Complete arc flash studies and issue final labels at closeout.Support additional site duties as needed by site management.What You BringExtensive industrial electrical engineering experience with meaningful time in the field.Personal vehicle that is roadworthy for interstate travel.Mastery of reading/creating electrical drawings, schematics, and manuals.Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Electrical (AutoCAD Electrical) for design work.Strong hands-on electrical intuition.Expert-level Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).Ability to collaborate across disciplines and functions.Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking.Track record of project and people leadership.Up-to-date understanding of codes and best practices.Willingness to work nights, weekends, variable schedules, and overtime when required.Education & ExperienceBachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (or closely related field).15+ years combined across electrical engineering, industrial electrical installation/maintenance, or equivalent.Comfort operating aerial lifts and other powered equipment.CompensationStarting annual pay: $111,000 – $120,000.Core ProficienciesProject managementElectrical schematics and schematic readingAutodesk Electrical SuiteArc flash studiesCosting and quoting for electrical projectsEngineering designElectrical equipment installation oversightField-based industrial experienceAdvanced Microsoft OfficeGrow With UsYour responsibilities may shift as project needs evolve. You may be assigned additional related duties to support successful outcomes.