​The company is a fully integrated electrical power system services firm providing end-to-end solutions across utility, renewables and battery storage, industrial, petrochemical, and other markets. Based in Houston, Texas, the organization offers deep subject matter expertise and uses an engineering-led approach to designing, installing, testing, and maintaining medium and high-voltage electrical infrastructure. The company serves clients locally, nationally, and abroad.

Position Summary

The company is seeking a motivated and technically proficient Director of Engineering – Electrical to join our dynamic team. This leadership role will focus on the design and execution of high-voltage substations and switchyards, transmission lines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and industrial power system distribution projects.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong project management capabilities, and a passion for mentorship, while ensuring consistent engineering practices and building trusted relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Client Engagement

• Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and industry events (shared responsibility across the team).

• Build and maintain strong relationships with both existing and prospective customers.

• Support the estimating team with scope, budgeting, scheduling, and contracting.

• Prepare technical proposals, scopes of work, and client-focused presentations.

• Provide technical support during client engagements alongside account managers.

Project Management & Execution

• Act as liaison between Estimating, Project Management Office (PMO), and Design teams.

• Lead internal project kickoff meetings and coordinate across disciplines (Civil, Structural, Electrical, Studies).

• Oversee engineering execution from contract award through project delivery, ensuring:

• Adherence to deliverables and customer expectations

• Engineering budget and schedule are tracked and managed

• Provide technical assistance and training to junior engineers.

• Participate in hiring and candidate evaluations for the engineering team.

• Conduct annual performance reviews and salary recommendations for direct reports.

Engineer of Record (EOR) Duties

• Serve as EOR for projects until qualified PEs are onboarded.

• Stamp all Issued-for-Construction (IFC) drawings generated by the team.

• Oversee QA/QC processes; once licensed engineers are onboard, shift to an oversight role.

• Support EITs on the team as they progress toward licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems focus preferred)

• PE license (Professional Engineer) – Required

• 10–20+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on HV substation design

• Deep understanding of: Protection & Control (P&C)

• Bus configurations, grounding, and lightning protection

• SCADA, RTU, and communication systems

• Proficiency in: AutoCAD ETAP, SKM, CYME, PSCAD (or similar software)

• Knowledge of industry standards: NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, and various utility standards

• Experience with BESS and renewable energy systems – Preferred

• Familiarity with industrial power distribution – Preferred

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Willingness to travel for site visits, client meetings, and industry events