Senior Design Director, Electrical Systems Leadership

Haskell; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Haskell seeks an experienced leader to guide design and consulting teams across markets. You will drive project outcomes, oversee budgets, and mentor staff while coordinating with leadership on strategic initiatives.

The role emphasizes client interaction, business development support, and the ability to work independently in fast-paced environments. Travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading utility or transmission design projects.
• Demonstrated client relationship management experience.
• Experience supporting business development activities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in client-facing situations.
• Proven technical leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects as described in the Project Design Director job description.
• Application of knowledge: Utilizes knowledge of architecture and engineering business practices to lead team members to achieve effective project outcomes and financial goals.
• Project Management: Monitors project assignments of team members assigned and advises business unit leader when staff are expected to be under - or over - utilized; Advises and coordinates with business unit leader on assignments of projects to team members.
• Organizational Change Management: Participates in planning for organizational changes; Assists D&C leadership in change management communications plans.
• Financial: Assists the D&C leadership in developing budgets; Monitors utilization and expenses of assigned team members and reports on deviations from budget.
• Strategy: Assists the Design and Consulting leadership in developing business strategies as they relate to team members.
• Leadership: Serves as a champion for the D&C and corporate strategies and initiatives; Conducts performance reviews and career development for team members; May be directed to be responsible for office leadership and team member engagement; Participates in the development of D&C policies and procedures as assigned.
• Travel as required.
• Other duties which may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Architecture & engineering leadership

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Communication

Financial management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Haskell seeks an experienced leader to guide design and consulting teams across markets. You will drive project outcomes, oversee budgets, and mentor staff while coordinating with leadership on strategic initiatives.

The role emphasizes client interaction, business development support, and the ability to work independently in fast-paced environments. Travel to project sites is required.