• Remote Director Of Electrical Engineering

    Actalent (Las Vegas, NV)


    Job Description: This person must have data center project experience

     

    This role will oversee the strategic direction, technical delivery, and operational performance of electrical engineering services, ensuring world-class power distribution, resiliency, and safety in all projects. The Electrical Director will provide leadership over electrical design operations, manage technical teams, and uphold the highest standards of quality, compliance, and innovation.

     

    Employees can work 100% remote unless local to Phoenix, AZ or Austin, TX, where a hybrid work schedule is available. We are approved to place individuals in states including AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IN, MI, MO, NV, OK, SC, TX, WA, WV, or UT.

    Responsibilities

    + Set the vision, standards, and priorities for electrical engineering services across a growing portfolio of mission-critical projects.

    + Manage engineering teams, project managers, and designers to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient electrical systems on time and within budget.

    + Provide high-level review and approval of electrical designs, calculations, and specifications for power distribution, UPS, switchgear, generators, medium-voltage systems, and controls integration.

    + Establish and enforce design standards, QA/QC protocols, and technical guidelines for all electrical deliverables.

    + Partner with internal disciplines and external partners to ensure electrical infrastructure strategies align with overall project goals.

    + Act as the executive-level point of contact for electrical scope, building trusted relationships with clients, contractors, and facility owners.

    + Mentor and grow a team of electrical engineers and designers, supporting recruitment, onboarding, and professional development.

    + Track and report performance metrics across design quality, timeliness, budgets, and client satisfaction.

    + Drive adoption of emerging technologies, resilient electrical solutions, and sustainability practices for mission-critical infrastructure.

    + Maintain adherence to industry codes, standards, and safety protocols, including NEC, IEEE, and other relevant standards.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum of 15 years of experience in electrical engineering.

    + Active Professional Engineer (PE) License with experience stamping as engineer of record.

    + At least 12 years of experience in data center MEP or mission-critical facilities.

    + Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD (8/10) and Bluebeam (6/10).

    + Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

    + 10 years of experience in electrical power distribution systems, UPS, generators, medium-voltage gear, switchgear, grounding, and control systems.

    + 5 years of experience with electrical system studies (short circuit, arc flash, coordination).

    + 5 years of experience working independently, managing priorities, and providing mentorship to junior staff.

    + 5 years of experience reviewing and stamping designs, calculations, and technical documentation.

    + In-depth knowledge of NEC, IEEE, and other relevant codes and standards.

     

    Recruiter: Eisen Hardy - '[email protected]'

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Las Vegas, NV.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $220000.00 - $245000.00/yr.

     

    100% premiums paid for medical, dental, vision for employee + family 4% 401(k) match 32 days off - holiday, PTO, and sick time annual professional development budgets for licensure and certifications Culture: thinking like owners, ability to have a voice, someone who thrives in evolving environments (start up like environment)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully remote position.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 25, 2026.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.