Director of Electrical Engineering

Osborn Engineering is seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering for our Detroit office location. This unique opportunity requires a highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineer interested in helping lead and direct a well-established Electrical team for a long-standing engineering firm. The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead the team while partnering with our strong client base on both public and private sector engineering projects.  

Osborn is a fully integrated multi-disciplined design firm that uses a specialized team approach to engineering projects. These teams are comprised of a staff of 350+ professionals that provide designs for all phases of a wide range of projects. Osborn has specialists in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and life safety, technology engineering, transportation, and commissioning. As an employee-owned firm, each Osborn employee is committed to career development and advancement – ensuring that each project is completed with a sense of pride. Osborn’s strength lies with its people.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead design of public and private development projects.
• Recruit and build a strong engineering team.
• Market Electrical engineering capabilities to clients.
• Represent the firm in project and client interviews.
• Opportunity to actively work on exciting diverse projects.
• Interaction with in-house Architectural, Civil, Structural, and MEP project team members.
• Interact directly with facility owners.
• Attend meetings with clients, authorities having jurisdiction, and other professionals. 
• Review designs prepared by others as part of Osborn’s QA/QC process. 

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• 15+ years of Electrical design experience.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Broad power, lighting, fire alarm, and voice/data design experience for a variety of building and system types.
• Healthcare experience a plus.
• Experience leading design teams and designing multiple types of buildings; both architectural and industrial.
• Ability to lead and/or work on several projects concurrently.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to manage several projects concurrently.
• Ability to manage staff.
• Ability to manage clients.

The successful candidate will be technically proficient in leading the design of Power Distribution, Lighting, Controls and Arc Flash Analysis systems for a number of different types of projects including Healthcare, Commercial, Educational, Institutional, and Residential. Prior Client and Project Management experience along with an ability to develop and mentor staff is desired. Opportunity for future career advancement is available.

Osborn is looking for a candidate who has the following characteristics:

• Reliable
• Team Player
• Self – Starter
• Positive Attitude
• Critical Thinker
• Detail Oriented
• Innovative
• Good Communicator

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NOTE TO RECRUITERS: Osborn Engineering does not currently accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or recruiters. If you wish to be considered in the future for our list of approved recruiters, please send an e-mail to [email protected]. All resumes sent directly to management will not be considered.