Director Electrical Engineering at Teksky LLC Director Electrical Engineering at Teksky LLC in Stone Park, Illinois Posted in about 2 hours ago.

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full-time Key Responsibilities Engineering & Technical Leadership Provide technical direction and oversight for electrical engineering projects from concept through completion. Review, approve, and ensure the quality of electrical design packages, calculations, specifications, drawings, and technical documentation. Establish and maintain engineering standards, design procedures, and best practices. Provide expertise in power distribution, power systems, lighting, traction power, and electrical infrastructure . Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical codes, safety requirements, industry standards, and client specifications. Resolve complex technical issues and provide practical engineering solutions. Promote continuous improvement in engineering processes, quality control, and technical delivery. Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop electrical engineering staff and project teams. Assign resources based on project requirements, priorities, schedules, and workload. Establish performance expectations and support professional development. Foster a collaborative, accountable, and technically strong engineering environment. Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers and technical staff on complex projects. Project & Program Management Oversee multiple engineering projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget objectives. Coordinate with project managers and other engineering disciplines to ensure successful project delivery. Support project planning, staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and resource forecasting. Monitor project progress and identify potential technical, schedule, or resource risks. Participate in project meetings and provide senior-level technical guidance. Client & Stakeholder Management Serve as a senior technical point of contact for clients, agencies, contractors, and project stakeholders. Participate in client meetings, presentations, site visits, and technical discussions. Work with DOTs, transit authorities, municipalities, and other public-sector agencies to understand project requirements and regulatory expectations. Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and high-quality engineering delivery. Business Development & Proposals Support proposal development, scope preparation, fee development, and technical approaches. Assist with identifying new project opportunities and expanding client relationships. Contribute technical expertise to presentations, interviews, and business development initiatives. Help develop competitive and practical engineering solutions for transportation and infrastructure projects. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, power systems, and electrical infrastructure. Significant experience in electrical design and engineering for transportation, transit, infrastructure, or complex building projects. Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: Power systems Electrical distribution Transportation electrical systems Transit electrical systems Traction power Lighting design Infrastructure electrical design Proven experience leading engineering teams and multidisciplinary projects. Strong project/program management capabilities, including scheduling, budgeting, resource planning, and delivery. Ability to review and approve engineering designs and technical documentation. Strong knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, safety requirements, and regulatory requirements. Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, architects, engineers, project managers, and government agencies. Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) license in a relevant jurisdiction. PE license in Illinois or eligibility to obtain an Illinois PE license. Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Experience with DOT, transit authority, public infrastructure, or transportation agency projects . Experience with major transit, rail, roadway, bridge, or public infrastructure programs. Experience with traction power and moveable bridge electrical systems . Experience with lighting systems and transportation infrastructure. Experience managing multiple engineering teams or large multidisciplinary programs. Experience supporting proposals, client development, and project pursuits. Familiarity with public-sector procurement and engineering requirements.