Director of Electrical Engineering
JCW Group, Costa Mesa, CA, United States
About the Opportunity
We are partnering exclusively with a well-established MEP consulting engineering firm in Costa Mesa, CA on a pivotal leadership hire. The firm has a strong and growing portfolio across K-12 education, healthcare, and civic facilities — and is seeking a senior electrical engineering leader ready to step into a defining role at exactly the right time. This is not a typical department head position. It comes with a clear path to Principal, meaningful equity opportunity, and genuine strategic influence — with the autonomy that larger firms rarely offer.
Responsibilities: Technical Delivery Oversee electrical system design: power distribution, lighting, low-voltage systems, and fire alarm Lead complex healthcare and education projects — renovations, campus expansions, and ground-up construction Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, Title 24, and healthcare-specific standards Set and maintain high technical and documentation standards across all projects
Senior Client Advisory Serve as the primary technical contact for key healthcare and education clients Lead design meetings, provide construction-phase support, and drive high-level project discussions Build long-term relationships through responsiveness, clarity, and trusted expertise
Team Leadership Direct and mentor a focused team of engineers and designers (2–3 direct reports) Establish accountability, technical rigor, and a collaborative culture Build scalable processes that support consistent, high-quality delivery
Firm Strategy Partner with leadership on strategy, pursuits, and operational improvements Contribute to expanding the firm's healthcare and education presence Help elevate how the department operates as the firm grows
What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred) PE license strongly preferred 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience Strong background in healthcare and/or K-12 education projects Demonstrated experience leading projects and mentoring engineers Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and industry-standard electrical design tools Confident communicator — able to lead both internally and externally
We are partnering exclusively with a well-established MEP consulting engineering firm in Costa Mesa, CA on a pivotal leadership hire. The firm has a strong and growing portfolio across K-12 education, healthcare, and civic facilities — and is seeking a senior electrical engineering leader ready to step into a defining role at exactly the right time. This is not a typical department head position. It comes with a clear path to Principal, meaningful equity opportunity, and genuine strategic influence — with the autonomy that larger firms rarely offer.
Responsibilities: Technical Delivery Oversee electrical system design: power distribution, lighting, low-voltage systems, and fire alarm Lead complex healthcare and education projects — renovations, campus expansions, and ground-up construction Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, Title 24, and healthcare-specific standards Set and maintain high technical and documentation standards across all projects
Senior Client Advisory Serve as the primary technical contact for key healthcare and education clients Lead design meetings, provide construction-phase support, and drive high-level project discussions Build long-term relationships through responsiveness, clarity, and trusted expertise
Team Leadership Direct and mentor a focused team of engineers and designers (2–3 direct reports) Establish accountability, technical rigor, and a collaborative culture Build scalable processes that support consistent, high-quality delivery
Firm Strategy Partner with leadership on strategy, pursuits, and operational improvements Contribute to expanding the firm's healthcare and education presence Help elevate how the department operates as the firm grows
What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred) PE license strongly preferred 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience Strong background in healthcare and/or K-12 education projects Demonstrated experience leading projects and mentoring engineers Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and industry-standard electrical design tools Confident communicator — able to lead both internally and externally