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Head of Electrical Engineering
Costa Mesa, CA
Step Into a Defining Leadership Role
We're at an inflection point as a firm. With a senior partner preparing to retire, we're looking for an experienced electrical engineering leader to help guide what comes next.
Our project portfolio continues to expand across healthcare, K-12, and public-sector work. With that growth comes the need for someone who can bring clarity, consistency, and strong leadership to the electrical discipline--while helping shape how the firm evolves moving forward.
This position offers more than departmental oversight. It's an opportunity to influence direction, work closely with firm leadership, and grow into a long-term ownership role.
Position Overview
As the leader of electrical engineering, you'll oversee technical delivery, mentor a small but capable team, and collaborate directly with firm leadership on both projects and strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
Costa Mesa, CA
Step Into a Defining Leadership Role
We're at an inflection point as a firm. With a senior partner preparing to retire, we're looking for an experienced electrical engineering leader to help guide what comes next.
Our project portfolio continues to expand across healthcare, K-12, and public-sector work. With that growth comes the need for someone who can bring clarity, consistency, and strong leadership to the electrical discipline--while helping shape how the firm evolves moving forward.
This position offers more than departmental oversight. It's an opportunity to influence direction, work closely with firm leadership, and grow into a long-term ownership role.
Position Overview
As the leader of electrical engineering, you'll oversee technical delivery, mentor a small but capable team, and collaborate directly with firm leadership on both projects and strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Direct the design of electrical systems including power, lighting, low-voltage, and fire alarm
- Lead complex projects in healthcare and education, from renovations to new construction
- Ensure adherence to applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, Title 24, healthcare requirements)
- Maintain consistency and quality across design documentation
- Serve as a senior technical resource for key clients
- Participate in design coordination, client meetings, and construction-phase support
- Build lasting relationships through clear communication and dependable execution
- Manage and mentor a small group of engineers and designers
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence
- Implement processes that improve efficiency and scalability
- Work alongside firm leadership on growth initiatives and operational improvements
- Support expansion in core markets, particularly healthcare and education
- Help refine internal workflows as the firm transitions into its next phase
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (advanced degree a plus)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
- 10 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering
- Strong experience with healthcare and/or K-12 projects
- Proven ability to lead projects and mentor staff
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and standard design tools
- Strong communication skills and leadership presence
- Become a trusted advisor to key clients
- Improve project consistency and coordination across the discipline
- Develop a high-performing, engaged engineering team
- Establish stronger standards and processes within the department
- Position yourself for long-term leadership and potential ownership
- Highly competitive salary
- Pathway to equity participation
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and paid time off
- Support for continuing education and professional development
Salary : $150,000 - $225,000