Department Manager: Physical Design Engineer
Core
Lead and grow a substation engineering practice, delivering physical engineering services to utility clients nationwide.
Role type
Senior management-level department manager for substation physical engineering
Builds
Substation engineering services (planning, design, analysis, modernization, construction support) for utility clients
Domain
Power transmission and distribution / Electrical engineering
Required skills
Substation physical design, team leadership, resource planning, financial performance management, stakeholder management, business development, project portfolio management, regulatory compliance, technical strategy
Preferred skills
Talent acquisition, business development, client relationship management
Technologies
3D modeling, digital design workflows
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers; manage department staffing, recruiting, hiring, and workload forecasting; oversee delivery of substation engineering projects; provide technical leadership for complex projects from distribution to 765kV transmission; establish and improve engineering standards and QA/QC processes; own department operational performance including utilization, backlog, and profitability; partner with project managers to monitor performance and resolve constraints; develop relationships with utility clients and vendors; identify opportunities for business growth; champion safety and compliance programs; provide executive oversight of engineering activities including grounding, lightning protection, and equipment selection.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities