Director of Electrical Engineering

Are you ready for your next career challenge?Salas O'Brien is looking for their next Director of Electrical Engineering in their Bethesda, MD office.At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.Job Summary:The Director of Electrical Engineering will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and performance of the electrical engineering group. The Director of Electrical Engineering should inspire confidence in our clients and foster a positive working this role, you will:Coordinate the production efforts with team members to ensure electrical engineering services are maintained at a maximum efficiencyDevelop goals, policies, and practices to actively manage the electrical engineering groupReview the work of team members to ensure design excellence and ensure project performanceEstablish and foster successful relationships with clients, sub-consultants, and general contractorsResolve operational issues and keep executive management informed on the status of workBe responsible for project management and design oversight on select projectsYou will be a great fit if:You have a minimum of 15 years of experience, including 5 years of management experienceYou have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related fieldYou are a Registered Professional Engineer (PE)You have a proven track record of operational management, project performance, project profitability, and employee developmentSkills/abilities:Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS OfficeWork collaboratively with cross-functional teams, other departments, and sometimes external partnersStrong decision-making skills and the effective ability to manage team membersA complete knowledge of electrical design, preferably in laboratories, healthcare, and federal projectsStrong leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and guide a team, resolve conflicts, and make informed decisionsBeing able to foster collaboration and teamwork is essentialLocation: Bethesda, MDBenefits: Health, Dental, Vision. 401K with match, stock purchase option, PTO and 10 Paid Holidays, yearly bonus and more!#LIAbout Us: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.Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.Equal Opportunity Employment StatementSalas 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, color, 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.QualificationsEducationRequiredBachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.ExperienceRequired15 years:15 years:You have a minimum of 15 years of experience, including 5 years of management experienceLicenses & CertificationsPreferredProfessional EngineerEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17