Electrical Engineering Director, Data Centers & Big Projects

Power Design Resources; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Design is seeking an Engineering Technical Director in Saint Petersburg, FL to serve as the senior technical expert for electrical design across large, complex projects including data centers and healthcare facilities.

You will set technical direction, ensure engineering excellence, and mentor engineers nationwide, partnering with executives and clients to elevate project outcomes. The role demands leadership in demanding environments and a commitment to design integrity.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience with large-scale projects such as data centers, healthcare facilities, stadiums, or similarly complex builds.
• Deep technical knowledge of electrical distribution systems, backup power, load analysis, and system coordination.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, IBC, IECC, NFPA, and life safety codes.
• Demonstrated experience as a senior technical lead or subject matter expert.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex engineering challenges at strategic and detailed levels.
• Experience with Revit.
• Strong communication skills with clients, consultants, and executive leadership.
• Highly detail-oriented and capable of leading in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for electrical design on data centers, healthcare facilities, stadiums, and other large, complex projects.
• Provide expert guidance during pursuit, preconstruction, design development, permitting, and construction phases.
• Establish, refine, and uphold electrical engineering standards and best practices across applicable project types.
• Lead technical decision-making for power distribution, emergency systems, grounding, coordination studies, and life safety systems.
• Review and validate engineering documentation for accuracy, constructability, and code compliance.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution on complex technical challenges.
• Partner with project executives and clients as the subject matter expert to support technical strategy and solution development.
• Identify innovative approaches that improve efficiency, coordination, and system performance while maintaining design integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

Job description

Power Design is seeking an Engineering Technical Director in Saint Petersburg, FL to serve as the senior technical expert for electrical design across large, complex projects including data centers and healthcare facilities.

You will set technical direction, ensure engineering excellence, and mentor engineers nationwide, partnering with executives and clients to elevate project outcomes. The role demands leadership in demanding environments and a commitment to design integrity.