Director of Electrical Engineering - Jacksonville, FL - RQ Construction Jobs Job

Pay Type: per year Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match

At RQC, we're not just building structures-we're building careers and delivering mission-critical projects. Headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, with regional offices and project sites nationwide, we're expanding our in-house Engineering Department at our Jacksonville, FL office. As a privately held, full-service design-build firm specializing in fast-track commercial construction for the Department of Defense, RQC provides fully integrated design, engineering, and construction solutions.

We are currently seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead and expand our Electrical Engineering team in Jacksonville, FL. This is a strategic leadership role, responsible for technical excellence, team development, and project oversight across our electrical design engineering group. You'll drive innovation, ensure design quality, and play a key role in shaping the future of our engineering department. This role demands deep expertise in DoD-specific standards, interdisciplinary coordination, and the ability to lead and grow a team dedicated to serving U.S. military clients, all in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the enterprise.

Why Join RQ?

As a Director at RQ, you'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team that values creativity, accountability, and purpose-driven work. Our engineers contribute to diverse, high-impact projects across the U.S. and overseas-projects that truly make a difference. You'll work with a team of passionate designers and builders, help define engineering standards, and contribute to process improvements and strategic planning.

We offer:

A leadership seat at the table in a growing department

The chance to influence company-wide design practices

A competitive salary, full benefits, and a flexible hybrid schedule

Opportunities to work on cutting-edge DoD and government projects

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical leadership and oversight for all electrical engineering efforts across projects

Mentor and grow a high-performing team of electrical engineers and designers

Collaborate with architectural, structural, and mechanical teams to ensure integrated project delivery

Oversee and improve internal design processes, tools, and QA/QC standards

Serve as a subject matter expert in support of proposals, design reviews, and construction support

Ensure adherence to industry codes, standards, and client requirements

Support business development, proposal efforts, and interviews as needed

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required

P.E. license required

10+ years of electrical design experience, including leadership or management responsibilities

Experience with design-build delivery and multi-disciplinary coordination

Strong knowledge of NEC, NESC, IEEE, IBC, and California Title 24

Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM processes

LEED AP preferred

Experience with sustainable design and energy code compliance

Prior experience with DoD/Government projects strongly preferred

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Ready to shape the future of electrical engineering at RQ? Join us as we build complex, high-performance facilities that serve those who serve our country.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.