Director of Engineering - Data Center Construction

About Rosendin

Rosendin offers meaningful career growth, a true sense of ownership, and the opportunity to work on high‑profile projects with an industry‑leading, employee‑owned electrical contractor. The company emphasizes integrity, diversity, and a culture that empowers people, with competitive compensation, full benefits, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

What You’ll Do

• Report directly to the Senior Director or Vice President, Engineering and participate in senior manager planning.
• Develop and oversee regional engineering operations, anticipating and mapping team skills to work.
• Recruit, train, and deploy staff throughout the region.
• Provide HR and budgetary oversight for the regional engineering group.
• Develop proposals, present, and secure work individually or with others.
• Direct preliminary engineering activities (project development, programming, schematic design) for large‑value or high‑risk projects.
• Oversee project close‑out, installation, QA/QC, testing, and commissioning operations.
• Act as the firm’s emissary for dispute resolution, sensitive client work, or negotiations.
• Work independently with little direction, translating executive guidance into actionable plans.
• Develop or oversee complex project‑specific work such as sequences of operations, testing scripts, and engineering products.
• Visit project locations for feasibility studies, condition assessments, and field investigations.
• Conduct value‑engineering evaluations and assess design criteria against budgetary constraints.
• Support pre‑construction efforts, especially in estimating and business development.
• Identify and develop leads, assist in closing new work, and maintain external customer relationships.
• Review contract requirements and ensure compliance.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Advanced knowledge of building systems electrical engineering, manufacturing, or technology.
• Advanced management skills: work planning, resource management, fee development, staff oversight, development, and advancement planning.
• Advanced knowledge of equipment and system testing and commissioning.
• Ability to analyze and resolve technically complex engineering problems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); Oracle experience preferred.
• Strong prioritization and multitasking abilities, adapting to changing priorities.
• Ability to work under time pressure with a positive attitude.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivation, proactivity, and strong teamwork.
• Professional interaction with all levels of employees, vendors, clients, and trade partners.

What You Bring To Us

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, architectural engineering, construction sciences, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Typically 12 years of related work experience (combination of education, training, and relevant experience acceptable).
• Registration as a licensed U.S. Professional Engineer (P.E.) is required.

Travel

Up to 50 % travel may be required.

Working Conditions

• General environment includes sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, and bending.
• Primarily indoor work with varying conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
• Noise level typically low to medium, but can be loud on job sites.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lb.
• Compliance with ADA and applicable state laws, including reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Annual performance‑based bonus program
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Term Life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre‑tax flexible spending accounts (health and dependent care)
• Charitable giving match through the Rosendin Foundation

Pay Range

Annual salary range: $166,300 – $218,300. Compensation varies based on location, experience, skills, and education.