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Director of Electrical Engineering

Salas O'Brien Engineers Incorporated
Roanoke, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/19/2026

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Director of Electrical Engineering

At Salas O'Brien, we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem-solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career-and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

Our office in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead a fast-paced, multi-discipline team. Our Electrical Engineers focus primarily on the design of building-related projects including healthcare, higher educational facilities, large commercial projects, and local government projects using Revit and AutoCAD software.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead, supervise, provide guidance and training to a team of engineers
  • Develop electrical system designs of a given project based on scope of work and/or client RFPs
  • Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of electrical systems for a variety of market types
  • Conduct existing building surveys and documentation of existing electrical systems
  • Develop system design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings
  • Write and edit project specifications
  • Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies
  • Perform code compliance research
  • Coordinate work with other disciplines
  • Provide construction administration services
  • Perform QA/QC of design work
  • Serve as the primary contact for clients
  • Assist in the procurement of new work including the development of client relations and participation in project interviews

Qualifications:
  • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field
  • 10 years of experience in electrical design
  • PE License (preferred)
  • Familiarity with codes, standards, and design guidelines
  • Hands-on experience with the latest versions of AutoCAD, REVIT, MS Office, and engineering calculation and performance simulation software
  • Team management experience (preferred)

Skills/Abilities:
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-discipline team environment
  • Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in the face of shifting projects and deadlines
  • A positive attitude with colleagues and clients
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Location:
  • Roanoke, VA

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:

Salas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

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