Head of Electrical Engineering

Head of Electrical Engineering Costa Mesa, CA | In-Office Leadership Role Build, Lead, and Shape the Future of Electrical Design If you're an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys leading teams, owning complex projects, and being a trusted technical voice for clients, this role gives you the platform to do exactly that. We're a focused electrical consulting firm known for technical rigor, strong client relationships, and practical, buildable designs. Our work spans healthcare, K-12 education, multifamily, and commercial projectswith healthcare and education representing our fastest growth. We're looking for a senior-level electrical engineer ready to step into a visible leadership role and help guide the next phase of our firm. What You'll Do As Head of Electrical Engineering, you'll be the go-to leader for our electrical discipline. You'll balance hands-on technical work with mentorship, client engagement, and strategic input alongside the firm's principals. Lead Complex Electrical Design Take ownership of electrical system design across lighting, power distribution, low-voltage, and fire alarm systems. Drive solutions for healthcare and K-12 projects including retrofits, renovations, expansions, and new construction. Ensure all work meets code requirements, best practices, and client expectations. Be a Trusted Client Partner Act as the primary technical point of contact for key education and healthcare clients. Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and construction administration. Build long-term relationships through consistency, clarity, and technical excellence. Develop and Mentor a Team Lead a small group of engineers and drafters (2-3 direct reports). Coach and mentor staff to strengthen technical skills, accountability, and confidence. Set standards for quality, collaboration, and professional growth. Contribute to the Firm's Growth Support proposals and pursuits with technical insight and strategy. Help expand our healthcare and education portfolio through thought leadership and client engagement. Partner with principals to refine workflows, improve efficiency, and elevate delivery standards. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's a plus). PE license strongly preferred. 10 years of electrical engineering experience, ideally with healthcare and / or education projects. Proven experience leading projects and mentoring engineers. Strong command of NEC, NFPA, Title 24, and healthcare-specific design standards. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and standard electrical design tools. Clear communicator with the confidence to lead internally and externally. What Success Looks Like You quickly establish credibility with clients and take ownership of key healthcare and education projects. The team produces consistent, high-quality deliverables with fewer revisions and smoother coordination. Engineers are engaged, supported, and growing under your leadership. Clients trust you as a technical advisornot just a designer. Project efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction noticeably improve. Compensation & Benefits Salary : $150,000-$200,000, with flexibility up to $225,000 for exceptional candidates. Equity opportunity for the right individual. Competitive benefits including health, dental, retirement contributions, and PTO. Professional development, continuing education, and licensing costs covered.