Director of Engineering
On-siteRaleigh, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Provide executive-level leadership for the Electrical/Substation engineering discipline, setting strategic direction and organizational goals for the Raleigh office and across all substation engineering groups. Hold accountability for all substation engineering deliverables, technical quality, and client satisfaction, including physical design, protection and control, and relay engineering. Lead development of engineering standards, design methodologies, QA/QC processes, and technology roadmaps. Build and manage the engineering organization through talent acquisition, development, and succession planning. Serve as senior client executive for major utility, industrial, and renewable energy accounts, leading engineering pursuits and maintaining strategic relationships. Collaborate with executive leadership on business strategy and manage the full engineering P&L, including resource planning, budget management, and project profitability. Oversee engineering proposals, scope development, fee estimation, and contract negotiations. Drive cross-functional coordination with construction, testing, project management, and business development teams. Requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 16+ years of substation experience, and an active PE license. Full-time, Raleigh, NC.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
- Power systems focus
- Master's Degree
- Minimum 16 years of electrical substation engineering experience
- At least 7 years in senior leadership and management roles
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Ability to obtain licensure in multiple states
- Extensive hands-on experience in high voltage substation engineering and design (138kV and above)
- Experience with physical design, protection and control, relay engineering, and HV EPC project execution
- Proven executive engineering leadership with full P&L accountability for an engineering group or business unit
- Deep understanding of applicable engineering standards including NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI as applied to substation design and construction
- Strategic thinking with the ability to set and execute organizational vision across multiple office locations and engineering disciplines
- Exceptional client relationship management and business development capabilities in the electric utility, industrial, and renewable energy markets
- Strong executive communication, influence, and team leadership skills
- Valid driver's license
- Acceptable driving record throughout employment
- Ability to sit for extended periods during computer-based work
- Ability to stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday
- Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds
- Occasional travel to other offices or meeting locations
- Candidates must be at least 18 years of age
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship
Desired Qualifications
- Power systems focus
- Master's Degree
- Ability to obtain licensure in multiple states
- Experience with physical design, protection and control, relay engineering, and HV EPC project execution
- Deep understanding of applicable engineering standards including NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI as applied to substation design and construction
- Exceptional client relationship management and business development capabilities in the electric utility, industrial, and renewable energy markets
- Strong executive communication, influence, and team leadership skills
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