[Hiring] Department Manager: Physical Design Engineer @IIIIIIUS

Role Description

Ready to make a difference? We are seeking a Department Manager, Substation Physical Engineering to lead and grow our substation engineering practice. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for the operational management, technical oversight, staff development, financial performance, and strategic growth of a department delivering substation physical engineering services to utility clients nationwide.

You will provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team of substation physical engineers, designers, and technical specialists while ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality engineering solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in substation engineering with proven people leadership, business acumen, and client relationship management skills.

Our team is passionate about re-engineering how electric utilities solve their toughest challenges. We combine innovation, technical rigor, and a client-first mindset to deliver exceptional engineering solutions across planning, design, analysis, modernization, and construction support services.

Qualifications

• Proven leader with experience managing engineering teams and promoting employee development, engagement, and retention.
• Strategic thinker who understands how to scale engineering organizations while maintaining technical excellence and quality.
• Strong communicator capable of leading teams, managing stakeholders, and building trusted client relationships.
• Experienced in balancing technical delivery, resource planning, financial performance, and business development objectives.
• Demonstrates accountability, sound judgment, and the ability to make decisions in a dynamic consulting environment.
• Passionate about mentoring future leaders and creating opportunities for career growth across the organization.
• Committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and fostering a culture of safety, quality, and collaboration.
• Critical thinker with the ability to evaluate complex technical and business challenges and develop practical solutions for clients.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 12+ years of experience in substation engineering, design, analysis, or related power delivery services.
• 12+ years of experience working with electric utilities, EPC firms, or engineering consulting organizations.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing project portfolios, resource planning, and financial performance.
• Strong knowledge of substation physical design principles, including station layout, grounding, lightning protection, AC station service, conduit systems, equipment selection, and constructability considerations.
• Experience leading engineering projects ranging from distribution substations through transmission voltage levels up to 765kV.
• Ability to travel for client presentations, field visits, industry conferences, and project reviews.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $174,701.00 - $296,992.00 based on full-time employment.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Comprehensive benefits package.