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Rosendin · 15 hours ago

Director of Engineering

Rosendin is a leading employee-owned electrical contractor in the United States, committed to positively impacting the communities they serve. The Director of Engineering will oversee engineering operations, strategic decision-making, and staff management within their region, ensuring high-quality project delivery and client satisfaction.

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Responsibilities

Reports directly to the Senior Director or Vice President, Engineering and participate in senior manager planning including engineering, detailing/modeling and principal engineering (non-production or not design related) work for the firm
Develops and oversees the Engineering operation in their region of responsibility..Candidate is able to anticipate, plan and map group, team and staff skills to the work
Recruit train and deploy staff throughout thier region of responsibility
Responsible for the HR and budgetary oversight for the Regional 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, programming or schematic design phase of work, when needed with a focus on large value or high risk work
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
May 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 or oversees complex and interrelated project-specific work, such as sequence of operations, equipment/system testing scripts or complex engineering products
Visit project locations to ascertain existing conditions, perform feasibility studies, test factory-built systems prior to shipment and conduct field investigations as requested by the Operations Team
Conducts value engineering evaluations to fully engineered designs
Ability to evaluate project/system design criteria with budgetary issues
Extensive knowledge of equipment and fluency in electrical system testing and commissioning is preferred
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
Ability to review and contract 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

Qualification

Electrical engineeringManagement skillsTestingCommissioningMicrosoft OfficeProfessional Engineer (P.E.)Effective communicationTeam playerSelf-motivated

Required

Advanced knowledge of all aspects of building systems electrical engineering, manufacturing or technology is required
Advanced management skills are required, including work planning, resource management, fee development, staff oversight, staff development and advancement planning
Advanced knowledge of equipment and system testing and commissioning
The ability to analyze and resolve technically complex engineering problems
Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Oracle preferred
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, Trade Partners, and others
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in electrical engineering, architectural engineering, construction sciences, or related discipline
Typically requires 12 years of related work experience - Can be a combination of education, training and relevant experience
Registration as a licensed US-based Professional Engineer (P.E.) is required for this position

Preferred

Extensive knowledge of equipment and fluency in electrical system testing and commissioning is preferred

Benefits

ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
401K
Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
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

Company

Rosendin

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Since 1919, Rosendin has created a reputation for building quality electrical and communications installations, building value for clients, and building people.

H1B Sponsorship

Rosendin has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (2)
2024 (10)
2023 (1)
2021 (3)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Mike Greenawalt
Chief Executive Officer
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Tom Sorley
Retired CEO Rosendin
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