Technical Director of Electrical Engineering (MEP)
A well-established multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm is seeking a Technical Director, Electrical Engineering in their Raleigh headquarters to provide technical leadership, support strategic growth initiatives, and help drive project excellence across a diverse portfolio of building and infrastructure projects.
This senior leadership position combines technical oversight, client relationship management, business development, team mentorship, and operational leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding market presence while maintaining high standards of project delivery and technical quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior technical leader for electrical engineering projects across multiple market sectors.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and expanding existing accounts.
- Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for project deliverables.
- Collaborate with project managers and technical leaders to ensure successful project execution.
- Lead, mentor, and develop engineering staff through technical training and professional development initiatives.
- Assist with recruitment, workforce planning, and succession development efforts.
- Help identify project leadership teams and staffing strategies for key pursuits and major projects.
- Support company growth objectives through strategic planning and market development activities.
- Promote engineering best practices, technical consistency, and operational excellence across project teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure in the North Carolina state.
- Extensive experience in consulting engineering, project delivery, and client management.
- Demonstrated success leading projects for public and private sector clients.
- Strong understanding of business operations within a consulting engineering environment.
- Proven ability to develop new business opportunities and grow client relationships.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring engineering professionals.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
Preferred Experience
- Experience supporting healthcare, higher education, government, institutional, commercial, or infrastructure projects.
- Established network of industry contacts and clients.
- Experience in strategic planning, market expansion, and organizational growth initiatives.
- Strong technical background combined with business development capabilities.
Ideal Candidate
- Respected technical leader with a strong client-focused mindset.
- Proven ability to grow accounts, win work, and build long-term relationships.
- Comfortable balancing technical responsibilities with operational and business objectives.
- Skilled mentor who enjoys developing engineering talent and future leaders.
- Strategic thinker capable of helping guide the direction of a growing engineering practice.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive health, retirement, and wellness benefits.
- Professional development and continuing education support.
- Leadership growth opportunities.
- Collaborative and employee-focused culture.
- Flexible work environment.
- Opportunity to influence the growth and direction of a highly respected engineering organization.
This opportunity is ideal for a senior electrical engineering professional seeking a leadership role focused on technical excellence, client engagement, business growth, and team development within a dynamic consulting environment.
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