Engineering Director

Powell Electrical Systems, Inc., a global leader in innovative electrical power distribution solutions for industries including renewables, oil & gas, utilities, and heavy manufacturing, is seeking a dynamic Engineering Director to lead our engineering operations at our North Canton, Ohio facility. As a key member of the leadership team, you will oversee the design, development, and implementation of custom‑engineered electrical systems, such as low‑ and medium‑voltage switch gear, motor controls, and automation technologies.

• Provides technical and engineering resource input to new business proposals/opportunities.
• Manages overall electrical and mechanical engineering commitments to meet critical customer deadlines.
• Ensures that proper records and other documentation are maintained.
• Serves as electrical engineering subject‑matter expert to assigned clients and advises other internal groups.
• Acts as technical interface to customers during the execution phase of projects.
• Directs various project‑related design tests, analyzes data, and documents results.
• Recommends major changes in procedures or objectives.
• Administers and reviews engineering or related work provided by outside consultants, determining if methods, procedures, and results are analytically sound.
• Leads engineering review of customer technical specifications and translates specifications into safe, high‑quality, compliant equipment/systems.
• Consults or negotiates with customers to finalize engineering project specifications.
• Represents engineering plans and progress status updates to project stakeholders and financiers.
• Reviews and approves proposed engineering designs and subsequent product and process enhancements or changes.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Implements approved engineering budgets, monitors actual expenses, and ensures they fall within budgets, addressing out‑of‑budget expenses as appropriate.
• Negotiates favorable terms with third‑party engineering suppliers and monitors and manages supplier performance.
• Performs administrative and oversight functions in approving proposals, expenditures, and enforcing policies.
• Establishes goals, objectives, and priorities for engineering staff, monitors performance, and provides feedback to employees and management.
• Drives quality and accountability within the Engineering Department.
• Leads interface from Engineering Department with all other areas of the business.
• Leads engineering effort in the resolution of technical issues.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 15+ years of related engineering experience, including 5 years of relevant leadership experience directing a team of engineers.
• Knowledge of medium and low voltage power distribution equipment and associated controls/data acquisition systems.
• Knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, NEC, and other industry applicable standards and codes.
• Knowledge of DC traction power equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of power system analysis and associated calculations.

• Professional Engineering license.
• Master's Degree.

• Familiarity with power system components and their application/specification.
• Excellent organization, supervisory, managerial, and leadership skills to manage a team of engineers and technical staff.
• Familiarity with ISO policies and safety regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Proven multitasking skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑demand environment.
• Excellent analytical and computational skills.
• Results driven.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with computer‑aided design tools including CAD.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and summarize data to draw rational, fact‑based conclusions.

• Temperature‑controlled working environment. Some outside activities may be required.
• Position may require out‑of‑town travel for training and meetings.
• Typical office environment may cause minor discomfort from extensive use of a computer display and keyboard; travel between buildings and campuses.

• Maintaining body…