MEP - Director of Electrical Engineering

Job Title: Director of Electrical Engineering
Department: Design MEP West Coast
Division: SCEG, a GF company
Reports to: Managing Director of Design MEP
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 annually


GENERAL SUMMARY
The Director of Electrical Engineering at SCEG, a GF company, is responsible for leading the design, management, and successful execution of electrical engineering projects across a diverse portfolio of sectors, including hospitality, multifamily residential, luxury single-family estate homes, entertainment, retail, commercial, educational, healthcare, civic, and mixed-use developments. Project types include hotels, apartments, condominiums, theaters, shopping centers, restaurants, retail stores, schools, offices, hospitals, libraries, museums, and amusement parks, with projects located throughout Hawaii, Washington, South Carolina, Florida, Arizona, and California.

Reporting to a Managing Director, this role is responsible for overall project performance, client satisfaction, technical quality, team leadership, and project profitability. This position serves as both a technical leader and client manager, overseeing project teams, coordinating multidisciplinary efforts, managing project schedules and budgets, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. This position also plays a key role in mentoring engineering staff, maintaining client relationships, supporting business development efforts, and contributing to the firm’s continued growth and reputation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position provides leadership, mentorship, and oversight to electrical engineers, designers, and project team members. This role is responsible for guiding staff development, assigning project responsibilities, reviewing work for quality and accuracy, and fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Project Leadership & Management

• Plan, direct, and manage all phases of electrical engineering projects from concept through construction administration.

• Manage multiple projects and client relationships simultaneously while maintaining high levels of quality, responsiveness, and technical accuracy.

• Monitor project schedules, budgets, staffing, and deliverables to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

• Manage client expectations and proactively communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions.

• Solve project and technical issues independently with minimal oversight.

• Assist in the preparation of project proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, and additional service requests.

Technical Design & Engineering

• Lead the design and coordination of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems.

• Perform electrical system layouts, load calculations, and equipment sizing for commercial, industrial, institutional, hospitality, residential, and mixed-use projects.

• Assist in the selection, evaluation, and specification of electrical equipment and systems.

• Perform site evaluations, field investigations, and engineering assessments and prepare related technical reports.

• Oversee field observations and reporting during construction phases.

• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, and related construction documentation for compliance with design intent and project requirements.

• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, energy standards, industry regulations, and engineering best practices.

Quality Assurance & Coordination

• Perform and oversee QA/QC reviews to ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and quality across all project deliverables.

• Coordinate closely with clients, architects, contractors, consultants, utility providers, and jurisdictional authorities throughout project execution.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to develop integrated project solutions.

• Coordinate with building departments and regulatory agencies to support permitting and approvals processes.

Client Relations & Business Development

• Develop, maintain, and strengthen long-term relationships with client-partners.

• Represent the firm professionally in written correspondence, virtual meetings, and in-person client interactions.

• Support business development initiatives through networking, client engagement, proposal participation, and industry involvement.

• Participate in professional and industry organizations to support firm visibility and market presence.

• Contribute to strategic growth initiatives and help identify opportunities for new and repeat business.

Team Leadership & Professional Development

• Inspire, mentor, and support a team of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers and designers.

• Provide technical guidance, training, and professional development opportunities for junior staff.

• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented team environment.

• Promote firm standards, quality expectations, and professional conduct across project teams.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical engineering systems, design practices, and construction methodologies.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects, priorities, and client relationships concurrently.

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.

• Outstanding organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit preferred.

• Proficiency in Energy Pro, EasyPower, and other industry-standard electrical engineering software.

• Working knowledge of applicable building codes, energy regulations, and industry standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution; ABET accreditation preferred.

• Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

• Minimum of 15 years of experience designing electrical systems for commercial, industrial, institutional, hospitality, residential, or mixed-use buildings.

• Demonstrated experience managing engineering projects, teams, and client relationships.

• Proven ability to build and maintain a strong client base and contribute to business development efforts.

• Prior experience mentoring and leading engineering staff is strongly preferred.

WHY YOU'LL WANT TO WORK AT GF
Join a team where you can contribute and grow your career without limits. At GF, you’ll help build community through meaningful work while shaping your professional growth and career path. Our team brings together diverse talents and backgrounds, creating an environment where you can explore fresh ideas, navigate new challenges, and adapt as your career and goals evolve. From our 4½-day workweek and comprehensive benefits to intentional mentorship and career development, GF provides an environment where growth, balance, and job satisfaction go hand in hand.

CAREER PROGRESSION
We are passionate about supporting your career progression and professional growth. GF maintains a career progression framework that illustrates typical advancement in both title and responsibility. During the annual performance review process, and at other appropriate times, we will discuss the skills, experience, and competencies that may be demonstrated to achieve the next level position.

Career progression is not prescriptive. Advancement is based on a combination of demonstrated capability, technical and interpersonal skills, experience, initiative, attitude, performance, and overall contribution to the firm. We encourage open, direct, and ongoing conversations with your manager regarding your career goals and professional development.

We also recognize that not every employee aspires to continued upward advancement. If you are content in your current role, we are committed to supporting your growth through expanded responsibilities, new challenges, and horizontal development opportunities that allow you to remain engaged, challenged, and professionally fulfilled while maintaining your current level.

BENEFITS
Health and Wellness Support
We prioritize the well-being of our team members through comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with a generous Firm contribution to health savings accounts. Other programs that further emphasizes our dedication to the holistic health of our employees include: voluntary short- and long-term disability; voluntary life insurance; accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity benefits; monthly wellness reimbursements; telehealth benefits; mental health counseling; employee assistance programs; Medicare transition services; and financial wellness benefits.

Professional Development Opportunities
Dedication to continued learning is ingrained in our culture. Our tuition reimbursement program empowers employees to pursue continuous learning, enhancing their education and skill sets to excel in their careers. Mentorship opportunities and benefits such as paid membership to a professional organization and opportunities for selection into our Next Generation Leadership Training or Associates and Directors Program further supports the growth and development of our team.

Ownership and Prosperity
As an ESOP company, GF takes pride in offering every team member a stake in our success. Through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, our employees benefit from shared company prosperity, creating a culture of shared goals and achievements. You fund your 401(k) through paycheck deferrals, and GF matches your deferrals into the ESOP with shares of company stock.

Work-Life Integration
We understand the importance of Work-Life Balance. Our commitment to flexible work schedules, paid time off, paid holidays, half-day Fridays, and paid parental leave allows our team members to achieve professional success while maintaining a fulfilling personal life.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, familial status, partnership status, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

PAY TRANSPARENCY
Where required by applicable law, the pay range for this position is provided in the job posting. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, education, internal equity, geographic location, and business needs. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and or benefits in accordance with applicable plans and policies.

PAYROLL
Employees paid on a bi-weekly basis, consisting of 26 pay periods annually, and is issued in arrears. Direct deposit is available.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT
Employment with GF is at will, which means that either the employee or GF may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job description or posting creates a contract of employment or alters the at-will nature of employment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work may be performed in a standard office setting, onsite at client locations, and or on active construction or project sites. Work environments may include exposure to weather conditions, uneven terrain, construction equipment, and other site-related conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires sufficient physical ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform essential job functions. These may include sitting or standing for extended periods; walking on uneven surfaces; stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting; lifting, carrying, pushing, and or pulling light to moderate amounts of weight; operating office and field equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine motor coordination; communicating verbally and in writing; visual acuity within normal range with or without correction; and hearing within normal range with or without correction. This position may require physical mobility on and around active construction sites before and after installation of infrastructure and site improvements.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants throughout the hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position or to perform essential job functions, please notify us. Reasonable accommodations may include modifications to the application process, work procedures, equipment, or work environment, in accordance with applicable law.

BACKGROUND CHECK
Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, reference check, and or drug screening, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including fair chance and ban-the-box requirements.

SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
Employees are required to comply with all Company and client on-site safety policies and procedures. Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when working on construction or project sites.

WORK AUTHORIZATION
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. GF participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility in accordance with federal law.

HARASSMENT-FREE WORKPLACE
We are committed to maintaining a professional work environment free from discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and inappropriate conduct. All employees are expected to uphold these standards and will attend annual harassment prevention training.

DISCLAIMER
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications and may be modified at any time to meet business needs.

Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at GF. We appreciate you taking the time to submit your information. Our team will review your qualifications, and if your skills and experience align with the needs of the role, a member of our recruitment team will reach out to begin the next steps in the process. We look forward to reviewing your information.