Director of Engineering

• Shape the future of Dashiell’s electrical substation engineering practice through strategic leadership, technical vision, and disciplined execution across the Raleigh office and beyond.
• Drive revenue growth and market expansion in the electric utility, industrial, and renewable energy sectors through engineering excellence and strong client relationships.
• Build an enduring, high-performing substation engineering organization that sustains Dashiell’s competitive advantage in the medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure market.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university required ; a power systems focus is strongly preferred. Master’s Degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 16 years of electrical substation engineering experience with at least 7 years in senior leadership and management roles.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required; ability to obtain licensure in multiple states required .
• Extensive hands-on experience in high voltage substation engineering and design (138kV and above), including physical design, protection and control, relay engineering, and HV EPC project execution .
• Proven executive engineering leadership with full P&L accountability for an engineering group or business unit.
• Deep understanding of applicable engineering standards including NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI as applied to substation design and construction.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to set and execute organizational vision across multiple office locations and engineering disciplines.
• Exceptional client relationship management and business development capabilities in the electric utility, industrial, and renewable energy markets.
• Strong executive communication, influence, and team leadership skills.
• Valid driver’s license required; must maintain an acceptable driving record throughout employment.

• Ability to sit for extended periods during computer-based work.
• Ability to stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday.
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional travel to other offices or meeting locations.

• Primarily climate-controlled office environment.
• Occasional exposure to field or industrial environments during site visits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

include company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options), dental and vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship.

Third-party recruiters and agencies, please do not contact us regarding this position.