Power Systems Engineering Director
Location: Marietta, OH
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $160,000+ annually, based on experience, leadership background, and technical expertise
Position Summary
We are seeking a seasoned engineering leader to oversee the development and execution of low-voltage power distribution solutions serving mission-critical infrastructure and data-driven facilities. This position is responsible for guiding engineering strategy, managing technical teams, supporting operational objectives, and ensuring high-quality engineering deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical knowledge of power distribution equipment with proven experience leading engineering organizations in a deadline-driven manufacturing environment.
Leadership & Organizational Impact
- Provide direction, mentorship, and technical leadership to electrical and mechanical engineering professionals
- Establish performance expectations related to design quality, project execution, accountability, and engineering excellence
- Support employee development through coaching, training, and professional growth initiatives
- Drive improvements in engineering workflows, standardization efforts, and department efficiency
- Foster collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, commercial, and operations teams
Power Distribution Engineering Oversight
- Lead the engineering development of low-voltage switchboard and power distribution products
- Support projects involving equipment designed to UL 891 and UL 1558 requirements
- Ensure solutions align with customer specifications, one-line diagrams, project requirements, and operational objectives
- Guide engineering decisions involving bus configurations, breaker arrangements, metering systems, protection strategies, and controls integration
- Promote scalable design practices that improve consistency across multiple projects
Manufacturing & Commercial Collaboration
- Partner with production teams to ensure engineering designs support efficient fabrication and assembly processes
- Work closely with estimating and business development teams on technical proposals, bills of material, and quotation activities
- Participate in customer-facing discussions, design reviews, and technical presentations
- Coordinate with procurement and supply chain personnel regarding component selection, sourcing strategies, and vendor support
- Help ensure technical deliverables support commercial objectives and project execution requirements
Compliance, Validation & Quality Systems
- Maintain adherence to applicable UL, NEC, and industry standards associated with power distribution equipment
- Support factory acceptance testing, witness testing, validation activities, and engineering verification processes
- Ensure engineering documentation is complete, accurate, and properly maintained
- Promote quality-focused practices throughout engineering and manufacturing operations
- Support certification requirements and ongoing compliance initiatives
Project Delivery & Strategic Execution
- Manage engineering priorities within multiple concurrent projects and production schedules
- Identify technical, operational, and project risks early in the development cycle
- Implement mitigation plans to support project success and customer satisfaction
- Contribute to large-scale infrastructure and critical-power initiatives from concept through delivery
- Support broader business objectives through strategic planning and operational leadership
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated success leading engineering teams within electrical manufacturing, power systems, switchgear, or switchboard environments
- Strong technical background involving low-voltage switchboards, switchgear assemblies, or related power-distribution equipment
- Familiarity with UL 891 and/or UL 1558 standards and associated compliance requirements
- Ability to review, guide, and approve complex engineering documentation and electrical system designs
- Experience supporting technical proposals, bill-of-material development, and quotation processes
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, sales, procurement, and customer-facing functions
- Proven ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining quality and schedule commitments
What You'll Bring
The ideal candidate is a strategic engineering leader who enjoys mentoring teams, solving complex technical challenges, and influencing the direction of power-distribution product development. This role offers the opportunity to play a significant part in delivering infrastructure solutions that support critical operations while helping shape engineering processes, product quality, and long-term organizational success.
