- Salary
- $140k – $160k/yr
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Director
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Breezy HR
Description
About the Company
Our client is an employee-owned engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm specializing in industrial projects. With an integrated approach to project delivery, the company combines engineering expertise and construction capabilities to provide comprehensive solutions for its clients.
The organization offers an opportunity to join a collaborative, growth-oriented team where technical excellence, ownership, and long-term success are shared priorities.
About the Position
The Director of Electrical Engineering will lead the company's electrical engineering efforts across industrial EPC projects. This individual will provide technical leadership, guide engineering execution, and help ensure electrical systems and designs meet project requirements, industry standards, and client expectations.
The ideal candidate is an experienced electrical engineering professional who can combine strong technical knowledge with leadership capabilities to develop engineering talent, improve processes, and support successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee electrical engineering activities for industrial EPC projects from initial design through project execution.
- Provide technical direction and guidance on electrical systems, design standards, specifications, and engineering deliverables.
- Manage and mentor electrical engineering personnel, fostering technical development and a culture of accountability.
- Coordinate with project management, procurement, construction, and other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless project execution.
- Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, safety requirements, and industry standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, project efficiency, and technical quality.
- Support project planning, resource allocation, and technical problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Significant experience in electrical engineering, preferably within industrial engineering, EPC, or design-build environments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams and oversee technical execution.
- Strong understanding of electrical design, engineering standards, and applicable codes for industrial applications.
- Experience coordinating engineering activities with procurement, construction, and project management teams.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clients, internal teams, and other project stakeholders.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary of $140,000–$160,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Employee ownership opportunity.
- Leadership role with the ability to influence engineering standards, team development, and project outcomes.
- Opportunity to contribute to industrial projects within an integrated EPC environment.
- Collaborative culture focused on technical excellence and long-term organizational growth.
- Additional benefits provided as part of the company's comprehensive compensation package.