Power Systems Engineering Director

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Power Systems Engineering Director Location: Marietta, OHEmployment Type: Direct HireCompensation: $160,000+ annually, based on experience, leadership background,

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Location: Marietta, OH
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $160,000+ annually, based on experience, leadership background, and technical expertise

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.