Job Description:

• The Director of Electrical Engineering plays a key role in the successful execution of projects.
• Reporting to the Partners of the client, this individual will provide technical and engineering excellence and guidance to department engineers and designers, to ensure successful delivery of work to our clients.
• The Director of Electrical Engineering is responsible for a high level of client satisfaction by ensuring expectations are clearly communicated and managed – both externally and internally.
• The successful candidate will also contribute to a dynamic team environment by being proactive, communicating clearly and frequently, and modeling a highly collaborative working environment as well as signing electrical plans, specifications and documents.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Prepares engineering documents and equipment specifications to meet contracted scope of work and to ensure application of Electrical Power, Lighting and Systems Design and Principles as well as Data, Low Voltage, Security, Paging and clock systems.
• Basic understanding of Architectural, Mechanical, Civil and Structural Engineering construction practices.
• Has a working knowledge of cost/value for electrical building components for assigned scope of work and is accountable for ensuring we stay within scope.
• Will serve as project manager for complete projects, overseeing a project team.
• Guides and supports the Electrical engineers and designers and sets standards for the department.
• Performs quality control reviews of prepared plans, specifications, and documents.
• Support the business development process through input to proposals, meeting and presenting to prospective clients, etc.
• Provides work direction to other team members, including subcontractors, as assigned.
• Approves final equipment selections and drawing submittals.
• Provides technical and engineering support to other departments/disciplines.
• Construction administration- leading and attending meetings, reviewing change orders, responding to RFI’s.
• Experience with AutoCAD and REVIT.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and other relevant codes.
• Strong knowledge of Technology Systems design or have RCDD certification.

EDUCATION:

Bachelors’ degree in Electrical Engineering is required. Professional Engineering Registration is also required. 10 years of experience preferred.

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• The successful candidate will have a pragmatic and applied approach, while at the same time bringing a creative examination of client needs and solutions.
• This person will have strong interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction with Designers, Engineers, and Project Managers.
• This person will also possess strong communication skills, and influencing skills, and has demonstrated the maturity and self-confidence to work with colleagues and customers.
• The level of seasoning we are looking for likely comes with a minimum of 10 years of experience following graduation.
• The successful candidate will be naturally collaborative and possess the ability to assimilate a range of ideas, programs, or alternatives into a set of recommendations.
• This person will be self-directed but thrive in an environment where consultation leads to superior outcomes.

Additional qualifications the successful candidate will possess include:

• Effective meeting management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Adaptable and agile, responsive to quick changes in direction.
• Ability to establish rapport and credibility with clients and other stakeholders.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN 55427: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person