--- title: Director Electrical Engineering at Salas O'Brien description: Salas O'Brien is hiring for the Director Electrical Engineering role in Roanoke, VA. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/director-electrical-engineering-at-salas-o-01a0b3c3-9ef0-7d3e-ae66-fa52fd829d2c date: 2026-09-28T13:24:12Z og_description: Join Salas O'Brien as Director Electrical Engineering in Roanoke, VA. Pays $100K–$145K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/jdbful.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Salas O'Brien](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/salas-o-brien?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Roanoke, VA | | **Salary** | $100K/yr - $145K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 25, 2026 | ## Description **Director of Electrical Engineering** At Salas O’Brien, we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem-solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. **About Us:**  Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day. **Job Summary:**  Our office in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead a fast-paced, multi-discipline team. Our Electrical Engineers focus primarily on the design of building-related projects including healthcare, higher educational facilities, large commercial projects, and local government projects using Revit and AutoCAD software. **General Duties:** - Lead, supervise, provide guidance and training to a team of engineers - Develop electrical system designs of a given project based on scope of work and/or client RFPs - Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of electrical systems for a variety of market types - Conduct existing building surveys and documentation of existing electrical systems - Develop system design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings - Write and edit project specifications - Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies - Perform code compliance research - Coordinate work with other disciplines - Provide construction administration services - Perform QA/QC of design work - Serve as the primary contact for clients - Assist in the procurement of new work including the development of client relations and participation in project interviews **Qualifications:** - Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field - 10+ years of experience in electrical design - PE License, preferred - Familiarity with codes, standards, and design guidelines - Hands-on experience with the latest versions of AutoCAD, REVIT, MS Office, and engineering calculation and performance simulation software - Team management experience (preferred) **Skills/Abilities:** - Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-discipline team environment - Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in the face of shifting projects and deadlines - A positive attitude with colleagues and clients - Excellent oral and written communication skills **Location:** Roanoke, VA **Compensation & Benefits:** The expected base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $145,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location. This role is eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:  - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) with company match - Paid time off and company holidays - Wellness programs and employee assistance resources - Professional development support For more information, visit our full benefits overview [here](https://salasobrien.com/benefits/).  **Third-Party Agency Notice** Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees. **Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:** Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law. ## Skills - Construction - Electrical Design - People Management - Scope of Work Development - Systems Design - Engineering Design Process - Professional Engineer - Planning - Building Codes - Surveys - Client Relations - Detailed Design - Electrical Systems - Autodesk Revit - AutoCAD - Microsoft Office - Team Management - Written Communication - Simulation Software - Electrical Engineering - Request For Proposal ## Benefits - Professional Development - Health and Wellness Programs - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans ## How to Apply [Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/director-electrical-engineering-at-salas-o-01a0b3c3-9ef0-7d3e-ae66-fa52fd829d2c?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related - [More jobs at Salas O'Brien](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/salas-o-brien?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown)