Electrical Engineering Director: Utilities & Oil & Gas

The Planet Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Planet Group seeks a Sr. Director of Electrical Engineering to lead a team of Discipline Engineering Directors and Managers, providing technical leadership in the utilities and oil & gas sectors. This role focuses on standard-setting, project support, and team development across multiple offices in Colorado as needed.

Ideal candidates will have a PE license, 15+ years in utilities/oil & gas, and 5+ years in leadership. Relocation is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.S.) is required.
• 15+ years of industry experience in Utilities and/or Oil & Gas.
• 5+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Strong construction knowledge and field experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow the Electrical Engineering team, ensuring technical expertise and readiness for projects.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert and Engineer of Record as needed.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, and best practices.
• Support development of equipment specifications, bid packages, technical reviews, and project documentation.
• Maintain knowledge of power system protection, relaying schemes, and electrical distribution systems.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relations

Project oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.S.)

Job description

The Planet Group seeks a Sr. Director of Electrical Engineering to lead a team of Discipline Engineering Directors and Managers, providing technical leadership in the utilities and oil & gas sectors. This role focuses on standard-setting, project support, and team development across multiple offices in Colorado as needed.

Ideal candidates will have a PE license, 15+ years in utilities/oil & gas, and 5+ years in leadership. Relocation is offered.