Engineering Technical Director - Lead Electrical Design

Power Design Resources; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Design Resources is seeking an Engineering Technical Director in Saint Petersburg, FL. This role leads electrical design for data centers, healthcare facilities, stadiums, and other large projects, setting technical direction and ensuring excellence from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license with 12+ years of experience, strong NEC/IBC knowledge, and proficiency in Revit, ready to mentor teams nationwide within a values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 12+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience with large-scale projects.
• Deep knowledge of electrical distribution systems, backup power, load analysis, and system coordination.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IBC, IECC, NFPA, and life safety codes.
• Experience as a senior technical lead or SME.
• Experience with Revit.

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 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 executives and clients to support technical strategy and solution development.
• Identify innovative approaches to improve efficiency, coordination, and system performance while maintaining design integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

Power Design Resources is seeking an Engineering Technical Director in Saint Petersburg, FL. This role leads electrical design for data centers, healthcare facilities, stadiums, and other large projects, setting technical direction and ensuring excellence from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license with 12+ years of experience, strong NEC/IBC knowledge, and proficiency in Revit, ready to mentor teams nationwide within a values-driven culture.