Director of Electrical Engineering

Director of Electrical Engineering

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries, providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Job Summary

Our office in Richmond, VA is seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead a fast-paced, multi-discipline team. Our Electrical Engineers focus primarily on the design of building-related projects including healthcare, higher educational facilities, large commercial projects, and local government projects using Revit and AutoCAD software..

Responsibilities:

Lead, supervise, and provide guidance to a team of engineers

Develop electrical system designs of a given project based on scope of work and/or client RFPs

Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of electrical systems for a variety of market types

Conduct existing building surveys and documentation of existing electrical systems

Develop system design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings

Write and edit project specifications

Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies

Perform code compliance research

Coordinate work with other disciplines

Provide construction administration services

Perform QA/QC of design work

Serve as the primary contact for clients

Assist in the procurement of new work including the development of client relations and participation in project interviews

Skills/abilities

Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-discipline team environment

Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in the face of shifting projects and deadlines

A positive attitude with colleagues and clients

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Drafting

15+ years of experience in electrical design

PE License (preferred)

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

Team management experience (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.