The Transmission & Distribution Department is seeking an Associate Director to help lead and grow individual client teams that serve our T&D clients. This hybrid position is based in Columbus, OH; Jackson, MI; or Orlando, FL, and plays a critical leadership role in engineering operations, staff development, project performance, and client engagement.
The Associate Director will work closely with the Director of Engineering to provide hands-on leadership and strategic insight. This individual will guide technical teams, ensure successful project execution, promote process efficiency, and contribute to department-wide improvements and growth strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
Team & Operations Leadership
- Lead multiple client teams that serve a variety of clients, driving accountability for quality, efficiency, and performance.
- Communicate department goals, monitor progress on goals and help develop action plans for achievement of goals.
- Maintain leadership alignment by effectively communicating corporate updates to team members and being a positive promotor of corporate initiatives.
- Discuss and plan project pipelines with Client Leads, Project Managers, and Business Development representatives for proper staff utilization.
- Develop succession and realignment plans to support future growth and technical delegation.
People Development & Engagement
- Mentor direct and indirect staff, supporting technical development and career advancement.
- Lead staff retention strategies through meaningful engagement and strategic staffing decisions.
- Provide input and coordinate discussions around training, hiring, and other staffing decisions such as promotions, raises, and performance.
Project Delivery & Collaboration
- Ensure coordination between project management and design staff, resolving issues related to scope, schedule, and budget.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and Client Leads to manage risk, project write-offs, and deliver results on time and within cost expectations.
- Apply a structured approach to balancing new client opportunities with existing workload capacity.
- Support reporting requirements from Director of Engineering.
Strategic Growth & Business Development
- Contribute to marketing and proposal development activities.
- Participate in client engagement and relationship-building initiatives.
- Business development and client visits.
- Provide input on revenue growth strategies and help identify opportunities outside of core competencies with calculated risk management.
- Continually evaluate internal processes to improve performance and team productivity.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering or related discipline
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 12+ years of experience in Transmission Line projects (consulting environment preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of experience leading engineering teams and managing technical projects
- Experience balancing technical depth with team mentorship and business strategy
- Ability to travel 25% of time or more as required
