Director, Electrical Engineering

Director, Electrical Engineering – ASTEC

ASTEC is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company that designs and builds innovative products for asphalt road building and aggregate processing industries.

The Engineering Director, Electrical Engineering is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, design, development, and implementation of all electrical systems and components for the company's global concrete and asphalt plants. Reporting to the VP of Engineering & Product Management, the director will ensure all electrical engineering projects meet international standards, safety regulations, budget, and timeline requirements while driving innovation and collaborating closely with the cross‑functional Product Management team.

• Leadership & Strategy – lead, mentor and manage the electrical engineering department, developing and implementing strategies aligned with the company's global objectives.
• Design & Development – oversee the design, development, and testing of complex electrical systems for asphalt and concrete plants, including motor control centers (MCC), switch gear, VFDs, PLC‑based control systems and Astec control platforms.
• International Compliance – ensure all plant designs adhere to diverse international electrical codes and safety standards (e.g., IEC, NEC, UL) and accommodate varying voltage requirements across regions.
• Project Management – manage engineering budgets, allocate resources effectively, and ensure all projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget in collaboration with project managers and other departments.
• Technical Expertise – provide expert technical guidance and problem‑solving support for complex electrical challenges linked to conveyors, mixers, rotary drum mixers/dryers, and bag houses; lead the development and implementation of control philosophies across plants.
• Quality & Safety – implement and enforce industry best engineering practices and safety protocols, including lock‑out/tag‑out procedures and arc‑flash studies.
• Collaboration – liaison between executive management, engineering teams and external stakeholders (clients, vendors) to ensure seamless integration of electrical solutions into broader company initiatives and client needs.
• Innovation & Improvement – stay updated with the latest advancements in electrical engineering technology and automation, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency, safety and productivity of plant operations.
• Mentoring & Coaching – work with Astec HR business partners to develop, coach and mentor a strong engineering team.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 10+ years of related experience with demonstrated results.
• 4+ years of supervisory experience of a significant department in an organization.
• Proven ability to manage and lead technical personnel.
• Positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that facilitates good relationships with customers, clients, co‑workers and management.
• Willingness to utilize lean knowledge tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of 3D drawing software.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers.
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business.
• Respect for all individuals.
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success.

NOTE:

This position is responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to their performance.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally in a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting, extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ASTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.