Substation Department Leader

We areseekinga dynamic motivated Department Leader to oversee lead and grow this team of Engineers Designers and 3D Modelers. Our Substation Department focuses on Electrical Studies Civil/Structural Engineering Substation Physical Design Protection & Control Relay Settingsand SCADA engineering and programming.This roleblendsoperational leadership creative thinking business development/strategic growth and mentorship requiring a visionary thinker with a strong technical background. This individual will enthusiastically take leadership by the reins and proactively engage our offices across the US.

The Department Leader will be instrumental in growing our Substation teamthroughdevelopment sustainabilityand engagement.The position is hybrid and located at our Houston TX Denver CO San Diego CA or Orlando FL offices.Join us to power the shift toward cleaner smarter energy solutions. Apply today and make a lasting impact.

What Youll Do:

Operational Leadership (40%):

• Develop and execute strategic plans aligned with national and regional growthobjectives

• Oversee daily operations of the Substation Department with a heavy focus on high-voltage substation engineering and design

• Ensure high-quality project delivery

• Develop and implement departmental policies procedures and best practices

• Monitor and report on departmental performance metrics

• Resource management between Investor-Owned Utilities and private developer projects

Business Development (30%):

• Maintain strong knowledge of salespipelineand projectbacklog

• Identifyand pursue new business opportunities in the Power Delivery market

• Build andmaintainrelationships with clients stakeholders and industry partners

• Lead proposal development and contract negotiations

• Represent Verdantas at industry conferencesseminarsand networking events

Mentorship & Senior Technical Leadership (30%):

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff and project teams

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development

• Lead complex technical projects andprovideexpert advice on quality and adherence to client standards

• Stay current with industry/emerging trends regulations and best practices and communicate that knowledge to the team

• Ensure compliance with health safety and environmental standards across all projects and client engagements

WhatYoullBring:

• Bachelors degree in electrical or civil engineering ora relatedfield

• Licensed Professional Engineer in at least one state and the ability to obtain licensure inadditionalstates as needed

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in high-voltage substation engineering and design (IOU and/or consulting)

• Proventrack recordin operational management and business development in the A/E industry

• Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to mentor and develop junior staff

• In-depth knowledge of engineering regulations and industry standards (i.e. IEEE NESCand NEC)

• Ability to create implement and execute a strategic growth plan for all offices within the energy services area