**Job details**

Posted 27 August 2026

Start date 20 July 2026

Salary Range USD

200000

- 220000

per Annually

Location Denver

Job type Permanent

Discipline Engineering and Project Management , Business Development

Reference 169201

Job Function Engineer

**Senior Director of Electrical Engineering**

We currently seek a high-caliber **Senior Director of Electrical Engineering** for a direct hire basis within our client's team of experienced professionals in the **Greater Chicago, IL area** .

**About the Company**

At TRS Staffing Solutions, we connect top talent with leading organizations across the globe. Our client is a nationally recognized engineering, construction, and project delivery organization supporting complex industrial and energy infrastructure projects. Known for its commitment to technical excellence, innovation, and client service, the company offers a collaborative environment where leaders can drive strategic growth, mentor high-performing teams, and make a meaningful impact on major capital projects.

**Job Duties:**

+ Lead and develop the Electrical Engineering department, providing technical and managerial oversight to engineering leaders and staff.

+ Establish and execute strategic plans to grow electrical engineering capabilities, resources, and subject matter expertise.

+ Serve as a technical authority and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electrical engineering projects and initiatives.

+ Act as Engineer of Record when required and provide technical support across multiple projects.

+ Collaborate with executive leadership to achieve company goals and support operational excellence.

+ Partner with regional leadership teams to ensure engineering resources effectively support project execution and client needs.

+ Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of electrical engineering standards, processes, and best practices.

+ Review and support equipment specifications, bid packages, technical evaluations, and design documentation.

+ Provide technical guidance related to power system studies, electrical distribution systems, protection and relaying schemes, and major electrical equipment.

+ Support quality control efforts through technical reviews and subject matter expertise.

+ Maintain and strengthen client relationships while identifying opportunities for growth within existing accounts.

+ Lead team development initiatives, including hiring, mentoring, coaching, training, performance management, and career pathing.

+ Drive continuous improvement through the implementation of new technologies, systems, and engineering processes.

+ Support business development efforts through proposal reviews, project planning, staffing strategies, and client engagement.

+ Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies to guide strategic business initiatives.

**Education & Experience:**

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering preferred.

+ Minimum **15 years of relevant industry experience** .

+ Minimum **5 years of leadership or management experience** .

+ Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

+ Strong knowledge of industrial, utility, energy, and infrastructure projects.

+ Construction and field experience strongly preferred.

**Skills & Competencies:**

+ Exceptional leadership, mentoring, and team development skills.

+ Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

+ Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.

+ Strong business acumen and strategic planning capabilities.

+ Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles, standards, and industry codes.

+ Experience supporting complex engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects.

+ Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities and support cross-functional teams.

+ High level of professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail.

+ Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites, client locations, and regional offices.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.