Black & White Engineering

Are you an electrical engineering leader ready to set the technical direction for complex building projects, develop high-performing teams, and help grow a global consultancy in the North America? Then this role is for you.
Multiple Locations Available
This position is open in multiple locations. To view all available offices and apply directly for your preferred location, please visit the official Black &amp; White Engineering Career Vacancies Page.
Location:
Tampa, FL, Arlington, TX, Ashburn, VA (Hybrid/On-Site)
About Black &amp; White Engineering
Black &amp; White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with more than 1,300 employees across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and North America.
We specialize in the full spectrum of engineering design consultancy for the data centre sector, including Mechanical, Electrical &amp; Plumbing (MEP), Civil &amp; Structural, Design Management, Sustainability, BIM, Power Systems and other infrastructure-related services.
Our engineering approach is grounded in practicality, technical excellence and operational efficiency. With rapid growth across regions, many colleagues have progressed from engineering roles into leadership positions — your future development is supported and recognized.
About the Role
As an Electrical Technical Director, you will lead the development, design, coordination, and successful delivery of electrical engineering services for complex building projects. You will provide technical direction, manage project and team performance, strengthen client relationships, and take ownership of commercial outcomes while working closely with colleagues across our global offices.
What’s in it for you?
Technical leadership and design excellence
You will set the technical vision for the electrical engineering team and lead multidisciplinary design teams toward clear project objectives. As an active contributor to the company’s Technical Authority, you will help advance design excellence and keep the business informed about emerging products, technologies, software, analysis tools, codes, and standards.
Project delivery and commercial ownership
You will oversee technical delivery against agreed schedules and budgets, make project and resource decisions, and adapt plans when priorities change. You will maintain project commercial dashboards, support invoicing, evaluate cost and profitability, prepare feasibility studies and fee proposals, and provide clear reports to leadership, clients, and project partners.
People leadership and team development
You will lead, mentor, coach, and develop engineers, building capability and accountability across the team. You will manage team performance against the business plan, support required compliance training, and foster a culture grounded in accountability, integrity, simplicity, inclusion, and recognition.
Client relationships and business growth
You will represent Black &amp; White Engineering at senior technical and client meetings, build trusted relationships, and take an active role in sales and marketing. Your commercial judgment and technical credibility will help the business win profitable work and develop sustainable client partnerships.
Global collaboration and influence
You will work closely with other global Black &amp; White offices, sharing knowledge, aligning with global company direction, and making the best use of resources across locations. You will also contribute to the relevant office leadership team and travel domestically and internationally when project and business needs require it.
Essential Skills &amp; Experience
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<li>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.</li>
<li>Professional Engineer (PE) license, equivalent professional registration, or active progress toward an appropriate professional credential.</li>
<li>Significant experience leading complex electrical and multidisciplinary MEP design for a range of building types.</li>
<li>Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing multidisciplinary engineering teams.</li>
<li>Demonstrated client leadership, business development, and contribution to winning profitable work.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of applicable US laws, regulations, codes, standards, and workplace health and safety requirements.</li>
<li>Proficiency with relevant engineering design and analysis software, including AutoCAD or comparable tools, and Microsoft Office applications.</li>
<li>Experience managing international projects is desirable.</li>
<li>Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.</li>
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You will also join a community that focuses on learning and development through regular knowledge-sharing sessions and investment in accredited professional courses. You can set the pace for your own development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive the right support.
Equal Employment Opportunity &amp; ADA Statement
Black &amp; White Engineering is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local/state/federal law.
We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodations upon request. To request an accommodation, contact
<a href="mailto:careerseurope@bw-engineering.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">careerseurope@bw-engineering.com</a>
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Note: This job description does not constitute an employment contract and does not alter the at-will nature of employment with Black &amp; White Engineering.

Technical Director, Data Center Electrical Engineering

Technical Director, Data Center Electrical Engineering

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