[Hiring] Senior Vice President of Utility Services @Orbital Career

Role Description

Orbital is currently seeking a Senior Vice President of Utility Services within the Utility Services team for a REMOTE WORK role. The selected individual will assume the role of Senior Vice President of Utility Services, leading organizational strategy and coordinating efforts across Orbital’s engineering, design, and construction teams nationwide. This position entails national duties, managing the division's financial stability, promoting team growth and development, and building strong client relationships.

This role is responsible for overseeing the operational control of our national utility team that serves electric and natural gas utility clients. Key duties include:

• Managing the utility services team and efforts to improve power delivery reliability.
• Reviewing high-profile client proposals and issuing formal communication notices.
• Resolving contract compliance issues and staying updated on policy changes.
• Presenting to senior management and coordinating tasks.
• Evaluating priorities, providing mentorship, and guiding Vice Presidents and/or Directors.

The ideal candidate is a high-performing, experienced self-starter who excels in leadership, written and oral communication, and customer service. They should have the ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.

This position reports directly to the Executive Vice President of Energy Delivery and Enterprise Technology and serves as a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to enterprise-wide strategy, investment decisions, and long-term growth planning.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Own and be accountable for the overall financial performance of the Utility Services Division.
• Oversee all utility services departments, including transmission engineering, substation engineering, distribution engineering, joint use, construction, construction management, and natural gas engineering services.
• Create and execute initiatives aligned with the company's strategic plan for the Utility Services Division.
• Manage departmental project budgets, schedules, and profitability.
• Create and execute strategies to improve operational efficiency and attain favorable financial outcomes.
• Responsible for managing contracts and overseeing the operational control of Orbital’s engineering, design, and construction programs.
• Create presentations for key decision makers, senior leadership, and clients.
• Track compliance with the contract using performance metrics and reporting requirements.
• Monitor industry trends, regulations, and technological advancements.
• Guide, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of leaders.
• Develop and execute strategies for attracting, retaining, and developing talent.
• Lead the adoption of emerging technologies and digital solutions.
• Drive efforts to expand our client base by identifying new business opportunities.
• Participate actively in client presentations, industry conferences, contract negotiations, and project assessments.
• Manage divisional design quality and program coordination for utility clients nationwide.
• Prepare, review, and approve proposals and project estimates for large client projects.
• Provide outstanding customer service to current clients.
• Establish yourself as a trusted advisor to our clients.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, panels, seminars, and forums.
• Lead contract negotiations and oversee contract renewals.
• Travel of up to 50%.

Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, civil, mechanical, or structural engineering, or a related field, with equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant utility and/or consulting experience supporting investor-owned utilities, including 8-10 years in leadership roles.
• Proven record of success in managing P&L, optimizing operations, and developing new business opportunities.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to drive results by delivering on KPIs.
• Experience in utility operations at the national level.
• Established network and reputation within the utility industry.
• Experience with analyzing data, financial reporting, and program auditing.
• Ability to negotiate and develop relationships with contracting parties.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize multiple assignments.
• Able to travel frequently to meet clients and oversee national operations.
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations, safety standards, and best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in business development.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software applications.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred).
• Project Management Certification (preferred).
• This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k)-retirement savings plan.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage.
• Generous paid time off program.