Director of Electrical Engineering (PE)

Kimmel & Associates Inc.

$200K — $225K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
  • Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering experience with a focus on commercial building systems
  • Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and complex design projects
  • Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution and commercial building infrastructure
  • Familiarity with major market sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, and high-rise buildings
  • Proficiency in SKM Power*Tools, ETAP, AGi32, and DIALux

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for the Electrical Engineering department
  • Lead design and engineering of complex electrical systems across varied markets
  • Establish and enforce engineering standards and quality assurance procedures
  • Mentor and coach engineering staff to promote technical excellence
  • Collaborate with leadership to support growth initiatives
  • Partner with project management and operations to enhance project execution
  • Review engineering calculations and ensure compliance with industry standards
  • Drive value engineering and innovative design solutions for better project outcomes
  • Act as the engineering lead on major client relationships

Benefits

  • 20% Annual Performance Bonus
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Relocation assistance available from anywhere within the United States
  • Temporary housing assistance during relocation
  • Executive leadership opportunity with a leading electrical contractor in the Southeast
  • Strong long-term career growth potential at a financially stable employee-owned organization
Full Job Description
About the Position

The company is seeking an experienced Director of Electrical Engineering (Professional Engineer) to lead its engineering department from its Orlando-area headquarters.

This executive leadership role will oversee engineering operations, establish technical standards, mentor engineering staff, and provide strategic direction for electrical system design across a diverse portfolio of complex commercial projects.

Reporting to executive leadership, the Director of Electrical Engineering will collaborate closely with operations, preconstruction, project management, estimating, and field teams to deliver innovative, code-compliant, and cost-effective electrical design solutions while supporting the company's continued growth.

This opportunity is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer who enjoys both technical leadership and mentoring the next generation of engineering professionals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership for the Electrical Engineering department.
  • Lead the design and engineering of complex electrical building systems across multiple market sectors.
  • Establish and maintain engineering standards, quality assurance procedures, and best practices.
  • Mentor, coach, and develop engineering staff while fostering technical excellence.
  • Partner with executive leadership to support company growth initiatives and operational objectives.
  • Collaborate with estimating, preconstruction, project management, and field operations throughout project execution.
  • Review engineering calculations, specifications, construction documents, and design packages.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, industry standards, and client requirements.
  • Support value engineering initiatives and innovative design solutions that improve project outcomes.
  • Serve as the engineering leader for major client relationships and technically challenging projects.

Requirements
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering experience focused on commercial building systems design.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams and complex design projects.
  • Strong understanding of electrical power distribution, lighting systems, emergency power, and commercial building infrastructure.
  • Experience supporting large commercial construction projects across one or more of the following markets:
    • Healthcare
    • Commercial Office
    • High-Rise
    • Multifamily
    • Entertainment
    • Hospitality
    • Stadiums
    • Institutional
  • Proficiency with:
    • SKM Power*Tools
    • ETAP
    • AGi32
    • DIALux
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership, operations, and project teams.

Benefits
  • Base Salary: $200,000-$225,000
  • 20% Annual Performance Bonus
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Relocation assistance available from anywhere within the United States
  • Temporary housing assistance during relocation
  • Executive leadership opportunity with one of the Southeast's premier electrical contractors

Outstanding long-term career growth with a financially strong, employee-owned organization

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