Transmission (T&D) Department Manager (Southeast Region)

Transmission (T&D) Department Manager (Southeast Region)

Position Type: Direct Hire

Position Location: Atlanta, GA (Willing to Consider candidates based in Chattanooga, TN or Charlotte, NC)

Position Salary: Market Rate (Depending on Experience)

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of engineers and designers through effective recruitment, mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
• Collaborate with HR and Recruiting to attract top talent and oversee onboarding for all assigned staff (including interns, new graduates, transfers, and contract conversions).
• Guide employees in identifying and pursuing career paths within the T&D organization.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and create development plans as required.
• Identify training needs and implement targeted training programs in collaboration with T&D leadership.
• Champion a positive and inclusive culture rooted in safety, ownership, innovation, and teamwork.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor on transmission projects across the region and for our international teams.
• Monitor team performance on project execution and take corrective actions as needed to meet quality, schedule, and budget targets.
• Drive adoption of innovative tools, technologies, and workflows to enhance engineering efficiency and outcomes.
• Support proposal development and QA/QC efforts for key projects.
• Collaborate with regional and international team leadership to align project staffing, resource planning, and technical direction.
• Contribute to the formulation and execution of the region's strategic business plan, including SWOT analysis and vision development.
• Partner with Marketing, Account Management and Business Development teams to pursue new business, develop proposals, and support sales strategies.
• Participate in trade shows, conferences, and thought leadership to promote the firm's capabilities.
• Promote diversity, innovation, and process improvement initiatives across the department.
• Coordinate with other regional and national leaders to share best practices and support global objectives.
• Facilitate alignment across T&D offices on standards, tools, and key initiatives.
• Support efforts to integrate global engineering resources and ensure consistent delivery.
• Assist in resource coordination and work assignment to ensure optimal project staffing.
• Ensure compliance with T&D Quality Management System and support internal QA/QC processes.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency and consistency in project delivery.
• Provide input into selection and implementation of project management systems.
• Support development of specialized market offerings, including EPC and program management solutions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, or a related field from an accredited program; Higher Education is considered a plus.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred but not required
• 7+ years of consulting experience in transmission and distribution, with a focus on engineering design or project management
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in an engineering or technical environment
• Experience in team mentoring and performance development
• Strong communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management tools and methodologies
• Record of financial success in project delivery
• Experience working with EcoSys, Microsoft Project, PowerBI, and similar tools is considered a plus
• Experience in business development, including proposal writing and client engagement is preferred
• Prior experience in a multi-office, matrixed organizational structure

Benefits:

• Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K + Matching
• Bonuses
• PTO

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