Director of Engineering - Selectek, Inc.

Director of Engineering needed for a successful electrical contractor  
Location: Atlanta
Salary-$135k-$180k

Our client is an Electrical Contracting firm that has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a dynamic Director of Engineering to lead the department that specializes in electrical design for mission critical projects, commercial buildings and industrial facilities. The director will help lead the direction of projects, ensuring engineering excellence and  fostering innovation from the team.

Job Duties Include:  

• Lead and manage a team of engineers dedicated to electrical design across various project types, maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Mentor the team of engineers, providing guidance and support.
• Oversee arc flash coordination and short circuit studies, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Independently manage Neher-McGrath studies for heat dissipation and duct banks, ensuring optimal system performance and reliability.
•  Provide support for modular designs and integrations with other engineering disciplines to enhance overall project effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with the BIM team, facilitating efficient design workflows, addressing design and code-related issues, and enhancing project efficiency.
• Contribute to project planning, risk management, and decision-making processes, ensuring successful project execution and timely delivery.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the engineering department.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and align engineering efforts with broader company goals and initiatives.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies, goals, and objectives.
• Manage the budget and resources of the engineering department.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering processes and procedures.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in engineering technology.  

Ideal Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.
•  Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership qualities with a proven track record of leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Proficient problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Budgeting and financial management acumen to ensure projects are executed within budget constraints.
•  Demonstrated project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring of engineering projects.
• In-depth industry knowledge and experience in electrical design for mission-critical, commercial building, and industrial facilities.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within an engineering department.
• Ability to effectively manage a team and prioritize tasks.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• PE or ability to obtain a license in 1-2 years
• 5 plus years of leadership/management experience
• Arc flash studies knowledge

Please submit resume to: wendyc@selectek.com 
Wendy 678-802-6616