Director of Electrical Engineering

Job Title: Sr. Director of Electrical Engineering

Location: Salt Lake City, UT (Hybrid)

Base Compensation: $160,000 - $220,000

Employment Type: Direct Hire

A growing engineering and EPC organization is seeking an experienced Director of Electrical Engineering to provide technical and organizational leadership for its electrical engineering discipline. This individual will oversee engineering leaders and technical resources while helping establish the strategy, standards, processes, and capabilities required to support projects across the organization.

The Director will serve as a senior technical authority and Subject Matter Expert for electrical engineering, supporting complex projects involving power distribution, protection and controls, electrical equipment, system studies, and industrial facilities. The position combines hands-on technical leadership with team development, resource planning, quality oversight, client engagement, and business development.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience within utilities, energy, Oil & Gas, or industrial EPC environments, along with a Professional Engineer license and a proven history of developing and leading engineering teams.

• Engineering & Technical Leadership
• Provide overall technical leadership and strategic direction for the Electrical Engineering discipline.
• Lead and support Electrical Engineering Directors, Managers, engineers, designers, and technical SMEs.
• Develop and execute a long-term strategy for growing the electrical engineering organization and expanding its technical capabilities.
• Serve as a senior Electrical Engineering Subject Matter Expert and provide technical guidance on complex projects.
• Act as Engineer of Record (EOR) when required.
• Maintain broad expertise in electrical engineering principles, practices, codes, standards, and industry requirements.
• Develop and review electrical system concepts, calculations, analyses, equipment specifications, and engineering estimates.
• Oversee electrical distribution system studies, including complex system models and resulting recommendations.
• Provide technical leadership related to power system protection, relaying, and electrical distribution systems.
• Develop and/or review specifications for major electrical equipment, instrumentation datasheets, and PLC/DCS panel systems.
• Support equipment bid packages, technical evaluations, commercial reviews, bid recommendations, and vendor drawing reviews.
• Oversee conceptual and detailed electrical designs and ensure technical solutions are effectively communicated to clients and project teams.
• Maintain familiarity with applicable utility, industrial, and Oil & Gas electrical codes and standards.
• Support Quality Control efforts through technical engineering reviews and assignment of appropriate SME resources.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve electrical engineering standards, procedures, and technical processes.

• Recruit, interview, hire, develop, and retain engineering leadership and technical personnel.
• Manage and mentor Director- and Manager-level employees within the electrical engineering organization.
• Develop a comprehensive growth plan identifying current capabilities, technical gaps, future staffing requirements, and succession needs.
• Establish programs to train, coach, and mentor engineers and designers throughout the organization.
• Support career-path development and advancement opportunities within the electrical discipline.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback to direct reports.
• Ensure engineering personnel are properly qualified, trained, and prepared to support project execution, proposals, field activities, and client requirements.
• Partner with executive leadership on broader engineering training and development initiatives.

• Collaborate with senior and regional leadership to ensure engineering resources effectively support projects across multiple locations.
• Allocate appropriate technical resources based on project requirements, schedules, and engineering complexity.
• Provide engineering support throughout project development, proposal, design, procurement, construction, and field execution.
• Serve as a senior technical point of contact for clients regarding engineering issues and project progress.
• Maintain an appropriate level of project billability while balancing leadership responsibilities.