Director of Engineering - High Voltage

Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

WHY ROSENDIN?

Committed. Innovative. Engaged.

If you're looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder!

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY

As HV Director of Engineering, you’ll be responsible for providing complete oversight for the direction, planning, management and ongoing oversight of all high voltage engineering operations on a company-wide basis. Provide input on strategic decision making and processes to the Regional VP, Engineering, and other Directors and Officers.

You will manage engineering resources, develop technical talent, oversee design execution, quality assurance, and risk management while partnering with project and business leaders to deliver quality outcomes that support project objectives, client commitments, and organizational goals. As a trusted technical leader, you will foster a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and collaboration while advancing Rosendin's engineering capabilities and supporting the successful delivery of complex high-voltage infrastructure projects.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Report directly to the Energy Director of Engineering and would be participate in all senior manager planning covering engineering, detailing/modeling and principal engineering (non-production or not design related) work for the firm.

• Develop and oversees the Engineering operation, regardless of location. Candidate would anticipate, plan and map group, team and staff skills to the work and would also recruit, train and deploy staff throughout the firm.

• Responsible for the HR and budgetary oversight for the HV Engineering group.

• Ability to develop proposals and meet, present, and secure work on behalf of the firm either alone or in concert with of others in the firm.

• Directs preliminary engineering activities, such as the project development, drawing or schematic design phase of work, when needed and focusing on large value or high-risk work. Works with the Engineering Group and Team Leaders in the development of the detailed design and the final engineering product via the project planning process.

• Directs delicate or significant project close-out, installation or manufacturing QA/QC or testing/commissioning operations on behalf of the Operations group. In short, firefight.

• Related to HV Engineering, will be tasked to act as the firm’s emissary for dispute resolution or sensitive client work or negotiations.

• Ability to work independently with little direction based on the operating business plan and financial controls.

• Ability to take executive-level guidance and develop a complete action plan for the required deliverables or project. This would encompass situations with murky or conflicting guidance or goals.

• Develops complex and interrelated project-specific work, such as sequence of operations, equipment/system testing scripts or complex engineering products.

• Perform periodic technical work as needed to include the review, comment and process equipment and system submittals; coordination between structural, civil, process and all electrical trades; prepare designs, check, and specify systems related to your expertise; and coordinate your work with the project specifications, scope of services or equipment buy-out.

• Visits project locations to ascertain existing conditions, test factory-built systems prior to shipment to the job site; conduct field investigations of your work, oversee repairs or testing and to prosecute your efforts to conclusion as necessary.

• Conducts value engineering evaluations to fully engineered designs.

• Works closely with the project team to coordinate the design criteria with budgetary issues.

• Researches and resolves documentation interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors.

• Extensive knowledge of equipment and fluency in electrical system testing and commissioning is required.

• Supports the firm’s Pre-Construction efforts, especially in the fields of Estimating and Business Development. Assist in the identification and development of leads and closing of new work. Has the ability to maintain external customer relationships throughout the term of the relationship or project.

• Reviews plans and review technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates for correctness and completeness.

• Prepares documentation for the commissioning of a HV Infrastructure Project.

• Resolves a variety of complex problems (i.e. conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).

• The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the positions role within the business unit.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Expert knowledge of all aspects of HV systems electrical engineering, manufacturing or technology is required

• Advanced knowledge of specific aspects of the electrical design, construction or manufacturing is required, typically coupled with demonstrated expertise in one or two specific areas or HV Energy Projects types related to our work

• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, etc.)

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary

• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude

• Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position

• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player

• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others

WHAT YOU BRING TO US

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in electrical engineering, architectural engineering, construction sciences, or related discipline. Or, a technical degree consistent with the scope of the area of expertise

• 10 years of related work experience

• A PE is required but may also be obtained in no more than 24 months from the time of employment

• Can be a combination of education, training and relevant experience

TRAVEL

Up to 25% for site visits, client meetings, and industry events.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Primarily office-based work with frequent use of computers and office equipment; occasional travel to project sites, including construction sites, required.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders, and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

• Requires full range of mobility in upper and lower body for intermittent periods, to work in various physical positions.

• May be exposed to varying weather conditions, loud noise, and other construction hazards during site visits, requiring appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Rosendin Electric is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• This position operates in a professional environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

YOU MATTER — OUR BENEFITS

• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership

• 401 K

• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement

• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays

• 3 days of paid sick leave each year

• 3 days of paid Bereavement leave each year

• 3 days of paid Jury Duty

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Bonding Leave

• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance

• Disability Income Protection Insurance

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business…and your career.

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.