Director of Electrical Engineering

Job Title: Director of Electrical Engineering
Department: Design MEP West Coast
Division: SCEG a GF company
Reports to: Managing Director of Design MEP
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $120000 - $150000 annually


GENERAL SUMMARY
The Director of Electrical Engineering at SCEG a GF company is responsible for leading the design management and successful execution of electrical engineering projects across a diverse portfolio of sectors including hospitality multifamily residential luxury single-family estate homes entertainment retail commercial educational healthcare civic and mixed-use developments. Project types include hotels apartments condominiums theaters shopping centers restaurants retail stores schools offices hospitals libraries museums and amusement parks with projects located throughout Hawaii Washington South Carolina Florida Arizona and California.

Reporting to a Managing Director this role is responsible for overall project performance client satisfaction technical quality team leadership and project profitability. This position serves as both a technical leader and client manager overseeing project teams coordinating multidisciplinary efforts managing project schedules and budgets and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. This position also plays a key role in mentoring engineering staff maintaining client relationships supporting business development efforts and contributing to the firms continued growth and reputation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position provides leadership mentorship and oversight to electrical engineers designers and project team members. This role is responsible for guiding staff development assigning project responsibilities reviewing work for quality and accuracy and fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge skill and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. General duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Project Leadership & Management

• Plan direct and manage all phases of electrical engineering projects from concept through construction administration.
• Manage multiple projects and client relationships simultaneously while maintaining high levels of quality responsiveness and technical accuracy.
• Monitor project schedules budgets staffing and deliverables to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Manage client expectations and proactively communicate project progress challenges and solutions.
• Solve project and technical issues independently with minimal oversight.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals scopes of work fee estimates and additional service requests.

Technical Design & Engineering

• Lead the design and coordination of electrical systems including power distribution lighting and low-voltage systems.
• Perform electrical system layouts load calculations and equipment sizing for commercial industrial institutional hospitality residential and mixed-use projects.
• Assist in the selection evaluation and specification of electrical equipment and systems.
• Perform site evaluations field investigations and engineering assessments and prepare related technical reports.
• Oversee field observations and reporting during construction phases.
• Review contractor submittals RFIs and related construction documentation for compliance with design intent and project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes energy standards industry regulations and engineering best practices.

Quality Assurance & Coordination

• Perform and oversee QA/QC reviews to ensure technical accuracy consistency and quality across all project deliverables.
• Coordinate closely with clients architects contractors consultants utility providers and jurisdictional authorities throughout project execution.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to develop integrated project solutions.
• Coordinate with building departments and regulatory agencies to support permitting and approvals processes.

Client Relations & Business Development

• Develop maintain and strengthen long-term relationships with client-partners.
• Represent the firm professionally in written correspondence virtual meetings and in-person client interactions.
• Support business development initiatives through networking client engagement proposal participation and industry involvement.
• Participate in professional and industry organizations to support firm visibility and market presence.
• Contribute to strategic growth initiatives and help identify opportunities for new and repeat business.

Team Leadership & Professional Development

• Inspire mentor and support a team of mechanical electrical and plumbing engineers and designers.
• Provide technical guidance training and professional development opportunities for junior staff.
• Foster a collaborative accountable and growth-oriented team environment.
• Promote firm standards quality expectations and professional conduct across project teams.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical engineering systems design practices and construction methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects priorities and client relationships concurrently.
• Strong leadership mentoring and team management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients consultants contractors and internal teams.
• Outstanding organizational analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently exercise sound judgment and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit preferred.
• Proficiency in Energy Pro EasyPower and other industry-standard electrical engineering software.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes energy regulations and industry standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution; ABET accreditation preferred.
• Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience designing electrical systems for commercial industrial institutional hospitality residential or mixed-use buildings.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering projects teams and client relationships.
• Proven ability to build and maintain a strong client base and contribute to business development efforts.
• Prior experience mentoring and leading engineering staff is strongly preferred.