Sr. Director of Electrical Engineering

Location: Denver, Colorado

Country: United States

Category: Engineering

Workplace Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm

Posted Date: June 5, 2026

Job ID: 644550

Job Description

Sr. Director of Electrical Engineering - 644550
Location: Flexible (Colorado preferred)
Salary: $160K - $220K DOE

Direct Hire / Permanent
Relocation: Yes
 

Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Sr. Director of Electrical Engineering to oversee and manage a team of Discipline Engineering Directors and Managers. This role provides technical leadership, project support, and team development in the Utilities and Oil & Gas industries. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of managing electrical engineering teams, guiding technical standards, and delivering operational excellence.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B.S.)
  • 15+ years of industry experience in Utilities and/or Oil & Gas
  • 5+ years of leadership or management experience
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Strong construction knowledge and field experience

Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and grow the Electrical Engineering team, ensuring technical expertise and readiness for projects.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert and Engineer of Record as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, and best practices.
  • Support development of equipment specifications, bid packages, technical reviews, and project documentation.
  • Maintain knowledge of power system protection, relaying schemes, and electrical distribution systems.
Team Development & Career Pathing
  • Develop and implement growth strategies for the EE team, identify skill gaps, and create training programs.
  • Mentor, coach, and conduct performance reviews for Directors and Managers.
  • Maintain succession planning and career development within the discipline.
Process & Operational Excellence
  • Recommend and implement new processes, systems, and technologies to improve efficiency.
  • Support quality control and technical reviews with appropriate SME resources.
  • Ensure engineering resources are allocated appropriately across projects.
Client & Business Support
  • Serve as a technical point of contact for clients regarding project progress and engineering solutions.
  • Maintain existing client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
  • Review and approve proposals, cost estimates, and staffing requirements.
  • Stay informed on industry trends and prioritize business development efforts.
Travel
  • Occasional travel to various offices and client sites may be required.

This role reports to the VP of Engineering and Design and will oversee 3-5 direct reports (Director and Manager level). Candidates must have experience in natural gas and/or utilities projects and be able to work across multiple office locations as needed.




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