Director of Engineering

Moonshot; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth Opportunities

Mentorship and Training

Innovative Culture

Job summary

A high-growth engineering firm in Dallas seeks an Engineering Director to lead their engineering team in the design and delivery of large-scale electrical distribution systems. This position requires strong leadership and a background in electrical panel design. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of relevant experience, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. Join a collaborative and innovative culture that promotes mentorship and career growth. Competitive benefits and advancement opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience focused on electrical panel design or distribution systems.
• Experience in data center or industrial environments is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or PMP certification is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver engineering projects on time and within budget.
• Lead the design of UL-compliant electrical systems.
• Mentor and develop engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with UL standards and NEC codes.

Skills

Leadership in engineering teams

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Knowledge of electrical distribution systems

Proficiency in Solidworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Solidworks

MS Excel

Product Data Management (PDM)

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Job description

Join our high-growth team as the Engineering Director and lead Moonshot’s engineering team in the design, manufacture, and delivery of large-scale electrical distribution systems that power data centers, energy infrastructure, and advanced technology facilities. This role combines technical excellence with people leadership to ensure quality, safety, and speed in every project. Reporting to senior leadership, the Engineering Manager will balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution; driving projects from design through shipping while fostering a high-performing engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, plan, and deliver engineering projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Lead the design of UL-compliant electrical panels, switchboards, and control systems.
• Allocate engineering resources across multiple concurrent projects for maximum efficiency.
• Provide mentorship, feedback, and career development for engineers and designers.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, quality, and project management teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
• Enforce compliance with UL standards, NEC codes, and internal quality standards.
• Monitor performance metrics; project delivery, budget adherence, and design quality and implement process improvements.
• Identify and address project risks to ensure safety and reliability in all deliverables.
• Foster and promote a company culture that actively encourages continuous innovation, collaborative teamwork among employees, and a strong sense of accountability and responsibility at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 7+ years of engineering experience with a focus on electrical panel design or distribution systems, seen as a plus. Experience in data center, industrial, or modular construction environments is also a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing engineering teams and complex projects from concept to a fully documented commercial product.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, UL 891, 508A and 67 compliance, and NEC code preferred.
• Proficiency in engineering design software (Solidworks and Solidworks Electrical) and MS products (Excel).
• Experience using Product Data Management (PDM) and/or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or PMP certification preferred.

Why Moonshot?

• Career Growth: Accelerate your career in a high-growth company with clear advancement opportunities and access to ongoing professional development with a forerunner in the AI/Datacenter build space
• Mentorship and Training: Deliver hands on training and gain access to mentorship from world-class coaches as you develop out Moonshot’s technical team
• Innovative Culture: Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values new ideas and supports your professional journey