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nVent

Senior Director, Engineering - EBS

Madison, WI · On-site

At nVent, we are a leading provider of engineered control buildings and electrical equipment enclosures, supporting mission-critical applications across power utilities, data centers, and ...

U.S. Navy

Engineering Duty Officer

Whitewater, WI · On-site

It is important to note that EDOs do not have direct accession through the USNA/NROTC commissioning sources. ED accessions are warfare-qualified Officers who are strong performers and academically ...

U.S. Navy

Engineering Duty Officer

Madison, WI · On-site

It is important to note that EDOs do not have direct accession through the USNA/NROTC commissioning sources. ED accessions are warfare-qualified Officers who are strong performers and academically ...

EMCS, Inc.

Transportation Engineer/Designer

Middleton, WI · On-site +1

$79K - $98K/yr

This position offers excellent growth potential for a self-directed engineering professional with a passion for transforming challenges into solutions . EMCS offers competitive salaries, flexible ...

EMCS, Inc.

Transportation Engineer/Designer

Middleton, WI · On-site

$79K - $98K/yr

This position offers excellent growth potential for a self-directed engineering professional with a passion for transforming challenges into solutions . EMCS offers competitive salaries, flexible ...

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How much do director engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for director engineering in Madison, WI is $196,194.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $142,600.00 and $254,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Director of Engineering do?

A Director of Engineering oversees the engineering department within an organization, leading teams of engineers and managers to deliver high-quality products or projects. They are responsible for setting technical direction, managing budgets, and aligning engineering goals with the company’s overall strategy. Their role involves collaborating with other departments, mentoring staff, and ensuring that engineering processes are efficient and effective. Directors of Engineering also play a key role in hiring, resource allocation, and fostering innovation within their teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director of Engineering, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Engineering, you need a solid background in engineering principles, leadership experience, and typically a relevant degree in engineering or computer science. Familiarity with project management software, development frameworks, and certification in Agile or similar methodologies are often expected. Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and team mentorship skills set outstanding candidates apart. These competencies are crucial for driving technical excellence, aligning teams with business goals, and ensuring successful project delivery.

How does a Director of Engineering typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success?

A Director of Engineering regularly works with cross-functional teams such as product management, design, and quality assurance to align engineering efforts with business objectives. This collaboration often involves participating in strategic planning meetings, setting priorities, and ensuring open communication channels between departments. Directors of Engineering also play a key role in resolving roadblocks, mediating technical discussions, and fostering a culture of teamwork to deliver projects on time and within scope. Their leadership helps ensure that engineering solutions effectively address user needs and business goals.
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Senior Director, Engineering - EBS

Senior Director, Engineering - EBS

nVent

Madison, WI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 hours ago

nVent rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 73 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

256th of 535 rated manufacturers

Job description

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.
At nVent, we are a leading provider of engineered control buildings and electrical equipment enclosures, supporting mission-critical applications across power utilities, data centers, and infrastructure markets. Our solutions are highly customized and often integrate sophisticated electrical systems including control panels, switchgear, and cabling.
As a project-driven, engineered-to-order (ETO) business, we deliver high-touch, tailored solutions to long-standing customers with demanding technical and schedule requirements. The business is scaling rapidly, including the integration of multiple sites across nVent Trachte and the Avail EPG acquisition.
To support this growth, we are evolving from a fragmented, site-based model toward a more unified and scalable engineering system-improving speed, quality, and repeatability while maintaining flexibility.
We are seeking a senior engineering leader to lead and transform engineering across the Engineered Building Solutions (EBS) business.
This role owns engineering across multiple sites and is accountable for both execution and transformation. The successful candidate will build a unified engineering operating model across people, process, product, and technology-enabling scale while maintaining strong customer responsiveness.
This role requires a leader who can:
  • Drive standardization without losing ETO flexibility
  • Build a high-performance, multi-site engineering organization
  • Improve engineering velocity, quality, and capacity
  • Operate effectively across a matrixed environment

The role demands equal strength in critical thinking and hands-on execution, with a strong bias for results.
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
  • Lead Engineering Transformation: Define and implement the strategy to evolve EBS engineering into a unified, scalable framework spanning multiple sites, balancing standardization with ETO responsiveness.
  • Standardize Engineering Processes: Establish consistent, end-to-end engineering processes from intake and quoting through development, release, and documentation, improving efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
  • Develop a High-Performing Organization: Build a flexible, multi-site engineering organization with stronger resource sharing, clear roles, and robust leadership bench strength and succession planning.
  • Drive Modular Product Strategy: Transition the business toward modular, configurable platforms with standardized architectures and reusable design elements while maintaining customer-specific flexibility.
  • Enable Tools & Digital Capability: Rationalize engineering tools and drive adoption of digital and AI-enabled solutions to improve productivity, design reuse, and overall engineering efficiency.
  • Deliver Engineering Performance: Improve important measures including lead time, efficiency, first-pass yield, and overall build quality while supporting business growth and backlog execution.
  • Strengthen Multi-Functional Execution: Partner closely with program management, product management, operations, and commercial teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery of complex customer programs.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement: Apply Lean and structured problem-solving to engineering processes, increasing efficiency, scalability, and predictability across the organization.
  • Engage Customers & Support Growth: Represent engineering in key customer interactions, bids, and blocking issues, ensuring technical excellence and responsiveness support business wins.
  • Ensure Quality & Compliance: Maintain strong engineering rigor, ensuring all builds meet applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements across all sites.

YOU HAVE:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering; a Master's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
  • 15+ years of engineering experience, with 8+ years in a leadership role.
  • Experience in engineered-to-order (ETO) or project-based businesses such as control buildings, modular structures, switchgear, panel shops, or similar.
  • Strong background in electro-mechanical, structural, and/or electrical systems.
  • Consistent track record in standardizing engineering processes and improving performance in complex, project-based environments.
  • Systems thinker who can integrate people, process, product, and technology into a cohesive operating model.
  • Proven track record to lead transformation in complex, fragmented environments.
  • Experience leading multi-site or matrixed engineering organizations.
  • Excellent leadership and social skills. Ability to influence key partners with a heavy emphasis on change leadership.
  • Ability to travel domestically 30%, and up to 50% the first year in role.

WE HAVE:
  • A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
    • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.
    • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

  • Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
    • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
    • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

  • Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:
    • Innovative & adaptable
    • Dedicated to absolute integrity
    • Focused on the customer first
    • Respectful and team oriented
    • Optimistic and energizing
    • Accountable for performance

  • Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview
At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
  • A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.
  • Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.
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