About us
Allison-Smith Company is a premiere electrical contracting, engineering, and technology firm and we have been in business since 1943. Our headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia and much of our work historically have been in the Southeastern United States. Projects range from $100 to $200M in many different submarkets of commercial and industrial work.
Our Purpose. "We build problem solvers." | Our Core Values. Care, Leadership, Success
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Health and Wellness Program
- Casual work attire
- Flexible working hours
- Safe work environment
- Collaborative and lively atmosphere
We are actively seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Engineering to spearhead our engineering department and lead a talented team of engineers specializing in electrical design for mission-critical projects, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities. As the Director of Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of our projects, ensuring engineering excellence, and fostering innovation within our organization.
If you are full of energy, hard-working, easy-going, innovative, and have a desire to be an integral part of our professional team, keep reading!
If you consider yourself a problem-solver, team player, strong organizer, strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, and a great attitude where it’s infectious, we’d like to meet you!
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of engineers dedicated to electrical design across various project types, maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Mentor the team of engineers, providing guidance and support.
- Oversee arc flash coordination and short circuit studies, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Independently manage Neher-McGrath studies for heat dissipation and duct banks, ensuring optimal system performance and reliability.
- Provide support for modular designs and integrations with other engineering disciplines to enhance overall project effectiveness.
- Collaborate closely with the BIM team, facilitating efficient design workflows, addressing design and code-related issues, and enhancing project efficiency.
- Contribute to project planning, risk management, and decision-making processes, ensuring successful project execution and timely delivery.
- Cultivate a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the engineering department.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and align engineering efforts with broader company goals and initiatives.
- Develop and implement engineering strategies, goals, and objectives.
- Manage the budget and resources of the engineering department.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering processes and procedures.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in engineering technology.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering + P.E. preferred
- 5 years minimum experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong leadership qualities with a proven track record of leading and mentoring engineering teams.
- Proficient problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
- Budgeting and financial management acumen to ensure projects are executed within budget constraints.
- Demonstrated project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring of engineering projects.
- In-depth industry knowledge and experience in electrical design for mission-critical, commercial building, and industrial facilities.
- Proven experience in a leadership role within an engineering department.
- Ability to effectively manage a team and prioritize tasks.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy.
Professional Engineer License:
- P.E. preferred but for an outstanding candidate we will support your ability to obtain a license in 1-2 years.
Annual salary:
- up to 135k+ based on experience with bonus opportunity.
Benefits:
- At our company, we offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as paid health insurance, critical illness, dental, life insurance, vision, 401k retirement plan/profit sharing, onsite fitness center, health and wellness program, paid time off, paid professional training and development, and tuition reimbursement. We provide a collaborative work environment that encourages professional growth and development.
If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for engineering and leadership, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team as the Director of Engineering.
Send resumes to careers@allisonsmith.com
Visit us at www.allisonsmith.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Profit sharing
- Yearly pay
Experience level:
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Electrical design management experience.
- 5 years minimum construction and engineering work experience.
- Ability to manage Neher-McGrath studies.
Experience:
- Arc Flash coordination: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person