Electrical Engineer Director

Director of Electrical Engineering – High Voltage & Circuit Breaker Solutions

Remote | U.S.-Based | Full-Time | Approximately 15% Travel

Compensation & Benefits

• $200K+ base salary
• Up to 15% performance bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

About PDM

Power & Data Management (PDM) is a fast-growing critical power infrastructure company serving hyperscale data centers, utilities, renewable energy, EPCs, manufacturing, and other mission-critical markets.

PDM provides utility-grade transformers, circuit breakers, gas-insulated switchgear, solid-state transformers, and other power infrastructure solutions. We combine engineering expertise, strategic manufacturing partnerships, and disciplined project execution to help customers reduce project risk and bring capacity online faster.

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Position Summary

PDM is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Electrical Engineering – High Voltage & Circuit Breaker Solutions to provide technical and organizational leadership across our growing engineering organization.

This individual will bring deep expertise in high-voltage transformers, circuit breakers, power systems, substations, and grid infrastructure while serving as a critical link between Engineering, Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, and our customers.

The Director will work directly with client engineers, developers, utilities, EPCs, and internal teams to develop technically sound solutions, optimize transformer and circuit breaker applications, support complex proposals, and ensure successful project execution from concept through commissioning.

This role will also help develop PDM's engineering organization, mentor technical staff, standardize engineering practices, and build the processes and capabilities needed to support continued growth across Data Center, Utility, Renewable Energy, Industrial, and other critical infrastructure markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical scoping and solution development for high-voltage transformer, circuit breaker, and power infrastructure projects.
• Work directly with customers, engineers, developers, utilities, and EPCs to understand project requirements and develop technically sound solutions.
• Review project layouts, electrical one-lines, specifications, and site requirements to determine appropriate product applications and system integration.
• Provide technical leadership involving transformer applications, circuit breakers, substations, grid interconnection, protection, and switching schemes.
• Collaborate with Sales and Business Development to support technical proposals, specifications, BOMs, RFP responses, and project-specific solutions.
• Identify opportunities to optimize and differentiate PDM products during customer design and specification development.
• Ensure proposed solutions align with PDM manufacturing capabilities, engineering requirements, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Project Management, and Sales to ensure custom solutions can be successfully delivered.
• Serve as a senior technical resource for engineering teams, field personnel, sales teams, and customers across multiple market verticals.
• Lead complex technical discussions and negotiations involving customers, utilities, developers, regulators, and other project stakeholders.
• Develop standardized engineering layouts, documentation, design practices, and tools that improve quoting and project execution.
• Refine and scale PDM's engineering support model as the company expands into new markets and product categories.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff into technical leaders capable of supporting PDM's different sales verticals.
• Develop technical playbooks, standards, and training programs for engineers, sales teams, and channel partners.
• Partner with leadership and HR to identify future engineering talent needs and build the organization's technical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required. Multi-state licensure preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in utility-scale electrical engineering, power generation, transmission, substations, or transformer and circuit breaker design/application.
• Extensive experience with high-voltage transformers, circuit breakers, and power distribution or transmission systems.
• Deep understanding of grid interconnection, substation design, protection and switching schemes, and transformer lifecycle considerations.
• Experience leading complex, multimillion-dollar engineering projects from concept through commissioning.
• Experience managing technical discussions and negotiations involving multiple stakeholders, including utilities, developers, EPCs, and regulators.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop engineering teams and coordinate effectively across Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, and Project Management.
• Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and business audiences.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with EPCs and supporting RFPs, proposals, and technical bids for power infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of NERC/FERC requirements and utility interconnection standards.
• Knowledge of IEEE/ANSI circuit breaker standards, including the C37 series.
• Experience with substation protection and control schemes.
• Familiarity with transformer and circuit breaker manufacturing, factory operations, and logistics.
• Experience supporting Data Center, Utility, Renewable Energy, Industrial, Oil & Gas, or other mission-critical infrastructure markets.

Why Join PDM?

• Join a fast-growing company serving critical power infrastructure markets
• Play a leadership role in high-growth sectors including data infrastructure and the energy transition
• Work directly with customers, senior leadership, engineering teams, and manufacturing partners
• Help shape PDM's engineering organization, technical standards, and product strategy
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with strong cross-functional support
• Opportunity to make a significant impact as PDM expands its high-voltage product portfolio and engineering capabilities

Work Location

Fully Remote, U.S.-Based

Atlanta Area Preferred

This position is remote and requires approximately 15% travel for customer meetings, project support, company meetings, and manufacturing facility visits to either Atlanta or Salt Lake City.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PDM is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas drive innovation. PDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Pay: From $200,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Education

* Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

• Multi-Stakeholder Negotiation: 2 years (Preferred)
• High Voltage Electrical Engineering: 3 years (Required)
• Utility Grade/Power Generation: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification

* Professional Engineer License (Required)

Work Location: Remote