Senior Level Electrical Engineering Technician Jobs
Senior level electrical engineering technician jobs place experienced professionals in charge of complex system integration, technical decision-making, and the project teams or workflows that depend on their expertise. Openings are concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Construction & Real Estate, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid roles available, and employers like WSP, Amazon, and MCKIM & CREED hiring at this level now.
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Job Title: Sr. Director of Electrical Engineering
Location: Salt Lake City, UT (Hybrid)
Base Compensation: $160,000 - $220,000
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Position Overview
A growing engineering and EPC organization is seeking an experienced Director of Electrical Engineering to provide technical and organizational leadership for its electrical engineering discipline. This individual will oversee engineering leaders and technical resources while helping establish the strategy, standards, processes, and capabilities required to support projects across the organization. The Director will serve as a senior technical authority and Subject Matter Expert for electrical engineering, supporting complex projects involving power distribution, protection and controls, electrical equipment, system studies, and industrial facilities. The position combines hands-on technical leadership with team development, resource planning, quality oversight, client engagement, and business development. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience within utilities, energy, Oil & Gas, or industrial EPC environments, along with a Professional Engineer license and a proven history of developing and leading engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Technical Leadership:
- Provide overall technical leadership and strategic direction for the Electrical Engineering discipline.
- Lead and support Electrical Engineering Directors, Managers, engineers, designers, and technical SMEs.
- Develop and execute a long-term strategy for growing the electrical engineering organization and expanding its technical capabilities.
- Serve as a senior Electrical Engineering Subject Matter Expert and provide technical guidance on complex projects.
- Act as Engineer of Record (EOR) when required.
- Maintain broad expertise in electrical engineering principles, practices, codes, standards, and industry requirements.
- Develop and review electrical system concepts, calculations, analyses, equipment specifications, and engineering estimates.
- Oversee electrical distribution system studies, including complex system models and resulting recommendations.
- Provide technical leadership related to power system protection, relaying, and electrical distribution systems.
- Develop and/or review specifications for major electrical equipment, instrumentation datasheets, and PLC/DCS panel systems.
- Support equipment bid packages, technical evaluations, commercial reviews, bid recommendations, and vendor drawing reviews.
- Oversee conceptual and detailed electrical designs and ensure technical solutions are effectively communicated to clients and project teams.
- Maintain familiarity with applicable utility, industrial, and Oil & Gas electrical codes and standards.
- Support Quality Control efforts through technical engineering reviews and assignment of appropriate SME resources.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve electrical engineering standards, procedures, and technical processes.
Organizational Leadership & Team Development:
- Recruit, interview, hire, develop, and retain engineering leadership and technical personnel.
- Manage and mentor Director- and Manager-level employees within the electrical engineering organization.
- Develop a comprehensive growth plan identifying current capabilities, technical gaps, future staffing requirements, and succession needs.
- Establish programs to train, coach, and mentor engineers and designers throughout the organization.
- Support career-path development and advancement opportunities within the electrical discipline.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback to direct reports.
- Ensure engineering personnel are properly qualified, trained, and prepared to support project execution, proposals, field activities, and client requirements.
- Partner with executive leadership on broader engineering training and development initiatives.
Project & Regional Support:
- Collaborate with senior and regional leadership to ensure engineering resources effectively support projects across multiple locations.
- Allocate appropriate technical resources based on project requirements, schedules, and engineering complexity.
- Provide engineering support throughout project development, proposal, design, procurement, construction, and field execution.
- Serve as a senior technical point of contact for clients regarding engineering issues and project progress.
- Maintain an appropriate level of project billability while balancing leadership responsibilities.
Business Development & Client Relationships:
- Maintain and strengthen existing client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional work.
- Provide technical support during client development and business development activities.
- Review and approve proposals, engineering estimates, staffing plans, and technical scopes.
- Assign appropriate engineering resources to support proposal development.
- Partner with regional and business development teams to pursue new clients and workstreams.
- Monitor industry trends, technologies, business cycles, and emerging opportunities to help prioritize growth initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline required.
- 15+ years of relevant engineering experience within utilities, energy, Oil & Gas, industrial, or EPC environments.
- Minimum 5 years of engineering leadership or management experience.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Ability and willingness to obtain additional state PE registrations as business needs require.
- Strong technical background in electrical power distribution systems.
- Experience with power system protection and relaying, system studies, electrical equipment specifications, and electrical system modeling.
- Knowledge of major electrical equipment and associated procurement/vendor review processes.
- Demonstrated experience developing and leading engineering teams.
- Strong understanding of engineering quality processes, technical standards, and applicable codes.
- Construction knowledge and field experience required.
- Experience supporting proposals, estimates, resource planning, and client development.
- Strong client-facing, communication, mentoring, and organizational leadership skills.
- Ability to travel occasionally to company and client locations.
Job Title: Sr. Director of Electrical Engineering
Location: Salt Lake City, UT (Hybrid)
Base Compensation: $160,000 - $220,000
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Position Overview
A growing engineering and EPC organization is seeking an experienced Director of Electrical Engineering to provide technical and organizational leadership for its electrical engineering discipline. This individual will oversee engineering leaders and technical resources while helping establish the strategy, standards, processes, and capabilities required to support projects across the organization. The Director will serve as a senior technical authority and Subject Matter Expert for electrical engineering, supporting complex projects involving power distribution, protection and controls, electrical equipment, system studies, and industrial facilities. The position combines hands-on technical leadership with team development, resource planning, quality oversight, client engagement, and business development. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience within utilities, energy, Oil & Gas, or industrial EPC environments, along with a Professional Engineer license and a proven history of developing and leading engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Technical Leadership:
- Provide overall technical leadership and strategic direction for the Electrical Engineering discipline.
- Lead and support Electrical Engineering Directors, Managers, engineers, designers, and technical SMEs.
- Develop and execute a long-term strategy for growing the electrical engineering organization and expanding its technical capabilities.
- Serve as a senior Electrical Engineering Subject Matter Expert and provide technical guidance on complex projects.
- Act as Engineer of Record (EOR) when required.
- Maintain broad expertise in electrical engineering principles, practices, codes, standards, and industry requirements.
- Develop and review electrical system concepts, calculations, analyses, equipment specifications, and engineering estimates.
- Oversee electrical distribution system studies, including complex system models and resulting recommendations.
- Provide technical leadership related to power system protection, relaying, and electrical distribution systems.
- Develop and/or review specifications for major electrical equipment, instrumentation datasheets, and PLC/DCS panel systems.
- Support equipment bid packages, technical evaluations, commercial reviews, bid recommendations, and vendor drawing reviews.
- Oversee conceptual and detailed electrical designs and ensure technical solutions are effectively communicated to clients and project teams.
- Maintain familiarity with applicable utility, industrial, and Oil & Gas electrical codes and standards.
- Support Quality Control efforts through technical engineering reviews and assignment of appropriate SME resources.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve electrical engineering standards, procedures, and technical processes.
Organizational Leadership & Team Development:
- Recruit, interview, hire, develop, and retain engineering leadership and technical personnel.
- Manage and mentor Director- and Manager-level employees within the electrical engineering organization.
- Develop a comprehensive growth plan identifying current capabilities, technical gaps, future staffing requirements, and succession needs.
- Establish programs to train, coach, and mentor engineers and designers throughout the organization.
- Support career-path development and advancement opportunities within the electrical discipline.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback to direct reports.
- Ensure engineering personnel are properly qualified, trained, and prepared to support project execution, proposals, field activities, and client requirements.
- Partner with executive leadership on broader engineering training and development initiatives.
Project & Regional Support:
- Collaborate with senior and regional leadership to ensure engineering resources effectively support projects across multiple locations.
- Allocate appropriate technical resources based on project requirements, schedules, and engineering complexity.
- Provide engineering support throughout project development, proposal, design, procurement, construction, and field execution.
- Serve as a senior technical point of contact for clients regarding engineering issues and project progress.
- Maintain an appropriate level of project billability while balancing leadership responsibilities.
Business Development & Client Relationships:
- Maintain and strengthen existing client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional work.
- Provide technical support during client development and business development activities.
- Review and approve proposals, engineering estimates, staffing plans, and technical scopes.
- Assign appropriate engineering resources to support proposal development.
- Partner with regional and business development teams to pursue new clients and workstreams.
- Monitor industry trends, technologies, business cycles, and emerging opportunities to help prioritize growth initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline required.
- 15+ years of relevant engineering experience within utilities, energy, Oil & Gas, industrial, or EPC environments.
- Minimum 5 years of engineering leadership or management experience.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Ability and willingness to obtain additional state PE registrations as business needs require.
- Strong technical background in electrical power distribution systems.
- Experience with power system protection and relaying, system studies, electrical equipment specifications, and electrical system modeling.
- Knowledge of major electrical equipment and associated procurement/vendor review processes.
- Demonstrated experience developing and leading engineering teams.
- Strong understanding of engineering quality processes, technical standards, and applicable codes.
- Construction knowledge and field experience required.
- Experience supporting proposals, estimates, resource planning, and client development.
- Strong client-facing, communication, mentoring, and organizational leadership skills.
- Ability to travel occasionally to company and client locations.
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Senior Level Electrical Engineering Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level electrical engineering technician job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have moved beyond executing tasks to owning technical outcomes. Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex systems independently, leading installations or upgrades, and mentoring junior technicians carries significant weight. Certifications such as CET or journeyman credentials strengthen your profile, and a portfolio of projects where you held primary technical responsibility is the clearest signal of readiness for a senior role.
Which companies hire senior level electrical engineering technicians?
Companies hiring senior level electrical engineering technicians right now include WSP, Amazon, and MCKIM & CREED, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from manufacturers, defense contractors, utility companies, and engineering services firms that need experienced technicians to lead field operations or oversee critical systems.
Are there remote senior level electrical engineering technician jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field involve hands-on equipment work and are at least partially on-site. About 34% of senior level electrical engineering technician openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with fully remote positions typically focused on design review, technical documentation, or systems engineering support rather than direct equipment handling.
What makes a electrical engineering technician role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. At this stage, technicians are expected to lead projects from planning through commissioning, make independent technical judgments on complex problems, and serve as the go-to resource for less experienced colleagues. The work often involves interfacing directly with engineers, clients, or leadership, and accountability for outcomes sits with the senior technician rather than a supervisor.
Which industries hire the most senior level electrical engineering technicians?
Senior level electrical engineering technician roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate complex electrical systems that require experienced technicians to maintain reliability, meet regulatory standards, and support ongoing capital projects.