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Managing Director: Physical Design Engineer

Dallas, TX, US💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-31 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead and grow a substation engineering practice, providing operational management, technical oversight, and strategic direction for utility clients nationwide.

Role type

Senior IC/Manager, Substation Physical Engineering Department Head

Builds

Substation physical engineering services (planning, design, analysis, modernization, construction support) for utility clients

Domain

Power delivery / Electrical Engineering / Utility Infrastructure

Deliverable

Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery | infrastructure

Required skills

Substation physical design, Grounding design, Lightning protection, Equipment selection, Constructability reviews, Engineering studies, Resource planning, Financial performance management, Team leadership, Stakeholder management

Preferred skills

Business development, Proposal development, QA/QC program establishment, Utilization management, Multidisciplinary coordination, AutoCAD/MicroStation proficiency, CDEGS/AGi32 software experience, Large-scale grid resiliency programs

Technologies

AutoCAD, MicroStation, Autodesk Inventor, Vault, CDEGS, AGi32

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers; Manage department staffing, recruiting, and resource allocation; Oversee delivery of substation projects from distribution to 765kV transmission; Establish and improve engineering standards and QA/QC processes; Own department operational performance including revenue targets and profitability; Develop client relationships and support business growth opportunities; Provide executive oversight of technical activities including design, grounding, and equipment specifications.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities

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