AHA Consulting Engineers · 9 hours ago
Director, Electrical Engineering
Alpharetta, GA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expAHA Consulting Engineers is a multi-discipline building system consulting firm with over 30 years of experience in high-performance building design. They are seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead their Georgia Electrical group, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction while managing team performance and project delivery.
ConsultingElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead the Georgia Electrical practice to deliver high-quality, code-compliant, constructible designs across targeted markets (including mission critical and high-performance buildings)
On a selective project basis, prepare conceptual electrical scope narratives / Basis of Design (BOD) documentation to establish early technical direction, define design intent, and align stakeholders (clients, architects, and internal teams)
Provide senior technical leadership for complex systems (power distribution, lighting/controls, emergency power, UPS, renewable integration, fire alarm interfaces), including basis-of-design direction when needed
Support equipment/system selection and vetting (system components and products) to confirm conformance with engineering design intent and performance specifications, as requested on complex projects
Establish and enforce department standards for design quality, calculations, documentation, and coordination (including templates, details, specifications, and best practices)
Own the Electrical QA/QC program for the GA team: define review gates, assign reviewers, track trends, and reduce rework
Maintain proficiency and oversight of tools and workflows (Revit/AutoCAD, calculation methods; SKM Power Tools preferred)
Review and apply Professional Registration Seal to all electrical and fire alarm drawings produced for AHA MA offices projects
Build and retain a high-performing GA Electrical team: staffing plan, recruiting strategy, interviewing, selection, and onboarding
Provide day-to-day leadership, mentoring, and coaching for engineers/designer engineers/designers working on various design tasks such as the layout of the electrical rooms, UPS rooms, generator equipment yards, etc.; develop succession plans and senior bench strength
Lead performance management for the GA Electrical team: goal setting, feedback cadence, performance reviews, and promotion readiness
Define and execute a department training roadmap (technical, project delivery, coordination, and leadership development)
Own GA Electrical resource planning: align staffing to backlog, schedules, and project priorities; proactively identify capacity gaps and hiring needs
Partner with Project Managers to support predictable delivery: scope clarity, internal handoffs, milestone planning, and coordination discipline
Monitor team performance indicators (utilization trends, rework drivers, delivery bottlenecks) and implement corrective actions
Perform electrical QA/QC project reviews per the AHA Project Schedule
Maintain and update AHA electrical details, specifications and standards
On a selective basis, prepare technical reports detailing cause of damage / failure, damage observed, and test results
Support MA Electrical Group from a technical support standpoint in review contractor submittals to determine conformance with plans, specifications, and codes
Serve as a senior client-facing leader for electrical scope: participate in key meetings, resolve technical issues, and support long-term client relationships. This includes attending meetings with owners, clients, or architects, as necessary to provide additional technical support for the AHA project manager and/or electrical design team
Support business development by contributing to pursuits: scope narratives, staffing approaches, fee inputs (as requested), interview participation, and differentiation of AHA’s electrical practice
Collaborate with firm leadership on strategic growth priorities for the Georgia market
Coordinate with other AHA department leaders to ensure consistent inter-discipline coordination (MEP/FP + technology)
Participate in firmwide leadership and operations rhythms as appropriate (standards alignment, lessons learned, technical forums)
Provide limited, as-needed technical consultation across AHA offices to help resolve complex electrical system issues and support troubleshooting/diagnosis, consistent with workload priorities and leadership direction
Stay current with relevant electrical/building codes and standards; research and resolve non-routine code issues and obtain interpretations, when required. Brief internal teams and clients on findings and recommended compliance paths where applicable to specific projects
Continuing education is strongly encouraged, including active participation in professional associations, technical forums, and ongoing code/industry training
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (ABET-accredited)
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Ten years of experience in MEP electrical engineering
Five years leading and developing teams
Strong working knowledge of applicable codes and standards
Revit and AutoCAD experience
Strong verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills; confident client-facing presence
Ability to travel to project sites as necessary (approximately 10% to 20%)
Preferred
Fifteen+ years' exp in MEP field
At least five years managing projects and teams
SKM Power Tools proficiency (preferred)
LEED credential a plus
Experience with data centers / mission critical environments
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – giving you a real stake in AHA’s long-term success
Path to Partnership – a transparent, attainable leadership development framework
Student Debt Repayment Program – direct financial support to help reduce student loan burden
Flexible & Hybrid Work Schedules – supporting balance, autonomy, and professional growth
Professional Development & Mentorship – including FE/PE exam support and structured training opportunities
Company
AHA Consulting Engineers
AHA Consulting Engineers is an engineering company that offers mechanical, electrical, and fire protection engineering services.
51-200 employees
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