Electrical Engineering Director, Data Centers

About the Opportunity

Our client is a nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm specializing in mission critical infrastructure for some of the world's most sophisticated technology, hyperscale, and data center environments. With a reputation for technical excellence and innovation, the organization partners with leading global clients to design and deliver complex facilities that support the rapid growth of AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure.

As the company continues to expand, they are seeking an Associate Director of Electrical Engineering to help lead and scale their electrical design practice. This is a unique opportunity for a senior electrical engineering leader who enjoys balancing technical engineering, team leadership, operational strategy, and talent development. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable mentoring engineers, shaping departmental strategy, and driving high-level technical excellence on mission critical projects.

This role offers significant visibility across the organization and the opportunity to influence hiring, workforce planning, engineering standards, project execution, and the long-term growth of the electrical engineering team.

What You'll Do

Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence

• Serve as a senior technical leader supporting the delivery of complex electrical infrastructure projects.
• Provide oversight of electrical system design, engineering calculations, and technical decision-making.
• Act as Engineer of Record (EOR) when required.
• Conduct and oversee QA/QC reviews to ensure technical quality and consistency across projects.
• Support project teams during conceptual and schematic design phases for new programs and client engagements.
• Drive engineering best practices, standards development, and continuous technical improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and develop electrical engineers at all experience levels.

Strategic Department Leadership

• Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute growth strategies for the electrical engineering group.
• Lead workforce planning, resource forecasting, and staffing initiatives to support expanding project demands.
• Play a key role in recruiting, onboarding, and retaining top engineering talent.
• Develop scalable processes, procedures, and operational systems that improve efficiency and project delivery.
• Help shape organizational policies, standards, and long-term departmental objectives.

Team Management & Organizational Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing remote team of electrical engineers.
• Foster a collaborative culture centered on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, performance management, and career development support.
• Drive training initiatives and technical knowledge-sharing across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership teams to optimize resource allocation and operational effectiveness.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Opportunity to help shape the future direction of a rapidly growing mission critical engineering practice.
• High level of influence across engineering operations, hiring strategy, technical standards, and team development.
• Work alongside some of the industry's most respected subject matter experts in data center and critical facility design.
• Exposure to some of the largest and most technically challenging digital infrastructure projects in North America.
• Fully remote position with flexibility and autonomy, while maintaining strong collaboration with executive leadership.
• Clear pathway for continued growth and increased organizational impact.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 15+ years of engineering experience, preferably within mission critical, data center, healthcare, industrial, or other complex infrastructure environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and developing technical talent.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, engineering design practices, and applicable codes and standards.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record and leading quality review processes.
• Strong business, operational, and resource planning capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, drive strategic initiatives, and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and standard engineering software tools preferred.
• PE license strongly preferred.

Travel

• Approximately 15% travel for project meetings, client engagements, team collaboration events, and industry conferences.