Director of Electrical Engineering - Eastern Region at PBK Architects – Palm Beach, Florida

Full time
Posted 30+ Days Ago
R101493

LEAF Engineers is a frontrunner for success in providing comprehensive mechanical, electrical and plumbing, technology, and fire protection engineering design services. Our engineers are focused on system performance, reliability, flexibility, and ease of maintenance. Our work typically consists of large commercial projects, primarily award-winning K-12 schools. With an emphasis on teamwork, we reach beyond the traditional MEP approach to solve problems and integrate a more holistic style to our processes. Within LEAF, you will find a fast-paced environment with many opportunities to learn and accelerate your career.

Director - Electrical is a leader that oversees and guides a company's electrical engineering department. This role requires a personable candidate with experience in the design of electrical and technology systems for distribution systems for commercial and educational facilities including power and lighting design, technology systems, equipment specification, equipment selections, and layout. The candidate should have strong inter-personal skills. An aggressive, client oriented personality with a knack for creative problem solving will succeed in this position.

This is an excellent opportunity for those who consider themselves to be an entrepreneurial overachiever.

Your Impact:

• Electrical Engineering Director directs overall electrical engineering operations and strategy within an organization.
• Develops policies and procedures for electrical design.
• Reviews and approves new or revised designs and drawing standards.
• Ensures engineering projects are appropriately staffed and project objectives are achieved.
• Provides professional development opportunities to engineers.
• Possesses extensive engineering experience and knowledge.
• Reports to senior management.
• Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function.
• Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• A minimum of 10-12 years of work experience with an AEC or engineering consulting firm.
• 10 years of engineering or related engineering experience
• B.S. Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related construction related industry.
• Professional Engineering license.
• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD (strong Revit experience preferred).
• Physical ability and willingness to conduct site inspections and observe fieldwork.
• Ability to work well under pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and adjust work accordingly, often against tight deadlines.

Here’s How You’ll Stand Out:

• Strong oral, written, and communication skills.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Project experience in K-12 educational market.
• Proficient with MEP calculations, and Title-24 documentation using Energy Pro software.
• Ability to interact with management, staff, external clients, organizations, and vendors.
• Must be quality minded and self motivated.

At PBK, the most accomplished and passionate architects, engineers, and thought leaders are working together to shape the future. We encourage our team to adopt an entrepreneurial approach to professional growth; there are no limits to what one can do or become at PBK. Our culture empowers our people to explore their interests, try new things, and create their own path to success – however they may define it.

We recognize the value of work-life balance and believe in rewarding our employees’ hard work. We offer alternative work scheduling to allow employees greater flexibility, monthly happy hours and regular team outings, additional time off between Christmas and New Year’s, an Employee Assistance Program that supports each individual’s needs, and so much more!

• Additional PTO between Christmas and New Years
• Your birthday off
• Community involvement through recreation & service
• Hybrid schedule & remote work options
• Flexible "dress for your day" policy
• Paid parental leave for birth or adoption
• Firm covers employee healthcare premiums
• 401(k) program
• Costco / Sam's Club membership
• $4,000 license bonus
• Dynamic company with quick advancement
• Online professional licensure exam prep library
• Opportunities to work on a variety of project types
• Weekly continuing education lunch & learn sessions