Director of Electrical Engineering

Salas O'Brien

The Role

Overview

Lead electrical team to design building systems, oversee QA/QC, and manage client relations.

Key Responsibilities

  • system design
  • design calculations
  • qa/qc
  • construction admin
  • building surveys
  • client liaison

Tasks

-Lead, supervise, provide guidance and training to a team of engineers -Perform code compliance research -Conduct existing building surveys and documentation of existing electrical systems -Coordinate work with other disciplines -Develop system design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings -Provide construction administration services -Serve as the primary contact for clients -Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies -Write and edit project specifications -Develop electrical system designs of a given project based on scope of work and/or client RFPs -Perform QA/QC of design work -Assist in the procurement of new work including the development of client relations and participation in project interviews -Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of electrical systems for a variety of market types

Requirements

  • autocad
  • revit
  • simulation
  • 10+ years
  • pe license
  • electrical engineering

What You Bring

-Familiarity with codes, standards, and design guidelines -Hands-on experience with the latest versions of AutoCAD, REVIT, MS Office, and engineering calculation and performance simulation software -10+ years of experience in electrical design -Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in the face of shifting projects and deadlines -Team management experience (preferred) -Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field -Excellent oral and written communication skills -PE License (preferred) -Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-discipline team environment

The Company

About Salas O'Brien

-Firm has grown through strategic mergers and innovation in engineering and technical consulting. -Excels in designing built environments through MEP, structural, civil—and in energy via renewables, decarbonization, and resiliency. -Stacks process design and integration expertise to serve pharmaceutical, food & beverage, utilities, and industrial clients. -Offers advanced solutions including litigation support, digital twins, envelope testing, and automation controls. -Work spans commercial, corporate, hospitality, healthcare, campuses, critical environments, and large infrastructure projects. -Impacted nearly a billion square feet of building space annually and prides itself on seamless delivery—one design, one team.

Sector Specialisms

Process & Manufacturing

Civil

Aviation & Transportation

Building Science

District Systems

Decarbonization & Geothermal

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection

Structural

Environmental Noise Control

Building Envelope Consulting and Testing

Pharmaceuticals

Occupational Safety Services

Forensic Consulting Services

Packaging Systems

Digital & Automation

Balance of Plant