Director, Power Delivery

At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), our Energy team provides unmatched infrastructure solutions for power delivery and renewable energy, offering expert planning and design for low- to high-voltage facilities. We deliver safe, reliable, and affordable electricity for communities across various sectors, including power generation, renewables, and transportation electrification. Our comprehensive services are tailored to meet the technical, financial, environmental, and political needs of our clients. Whether the goal is to enhance current infrastructure or embark on a new innovative energy project, DEA has the expertise to see it through to completion and foster a more resilient future.

The Energy Business Unit is seeking a Director, Power Delivery in Tacoma, WA.

The Director of Power Delivery (BU/COE III) leads operational planning and execution for the EBU in support of DEA's overall strategy. This role translates business priorities into disciplined practice operations, accountable talent leadership, effective resource deployment, strong project performance, and consistent financial results.

The Director partners closely with the EBU Business Leader while maintaining primary accountability for day-to-day operational effectiveness across EBU Practices. The Director also collaborates with Market Leaders and Client Team Leaders to support the development of effective client relationships and pipeline in the power delivery market. The Director may serve as Principal-in-Charge or Project Manager on large projects.

• Lead operational planning for the EBU and convert strategic priorities into practical operating plans.
• Drive consistent execution across practices, including utilization, workshare, staffing, and training.
• Monitor account receivables and unbilled while minimizing project write-offs and DSO.
• Contribute to the All EBU Update.
• Serve as an operational partner and audience for annual strategic planning, budgeting, and financial updates.

• Mentor EBU Practice Leaders and Group Leaders including performance expectations, feedback, coaching, development, and accountability.
• Strengthen employee engagement, retention, and people operations across the Practices.

• Deliver practice-level performance in growth, net revenue, profit, and individual and group utilization.
• Conduct project reviews and oversee major contract decisions in partnership with the appropriate leaders.
• Identify operating risks early and implement corrective actions to protect delivery, quality, and profitability.

• Provide operational insights and recommendations that support EBU strategy, budget decisions, growth objectives, and overall performance.
• Partner on shared accountabilities, including:
  • Revenue forecasting
  • Employee engagement
  • Feedback and coaching
  • Health and safety
  • Growth and net revenue
  • Profit
  • DSO
  • Utilization
  • Major contract decisions
• Support execution of market-growth priorities while the EBU Business Leader retains accountability for the full EBU P&L, client satisfaction, net sales, market expansion, and enterprise-level EBU metrics.

• Operational plans are executed consistently across practices.
• Practice profit, net revenue, and utilization goals are achieved.
• Resources are deployed effectively across practices and workshare opportunities.
• Accounts receivables consistently under 10% of net revenues and annual write-offs near 1% of net revenues.
• Project reviews and major contract decisions are timely, disciplined, and risk informed.
• Practice Leaders and teams demonstrate strong performance, engagement, retention, and readiness.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or civil engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in a complex consulting organization, preferably within a power delivery professional service or a related industry, including experience leading managers, or multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business-unit strategy into practical operating plans, staffing priorities, resource utilization decisions, and measurable execution across multiple practices or disciplines.
• Strong financial and operational acumen, including experience managing or influencing revenue, profit, utilization, DSO, forecasting, budgeting, project performance, and risk mitigation.
• Experience leading performance expectations, coaching, accountability, employee engagement, retention, workforce readiness, and leadership development for professional staff.
• Experience working in the power delivery industry or a closely related infrastructure consulting environment.
• Ability to travel as needed and work in a hybrid or in-office leadership capacity.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience leading operations within an engineering consulting environment at a senior manager, director, practice, or business-unit level.
• Experience supporting major contract decisions, project reviews, workshare planning, and resource deployment across geographically dispersed teams.

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, for employees and their families
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Work Schedule: Flexible work schedules including a 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Paid Time Off (PTO) program: Paid time off (PTO) beginning at 120 hours annually for full-time employees, with increased accrual based on years of service (up to 200 hours)
• Paid Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year
• Retirement: 401k plan with employer match program
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Employee bonus program: Eligible employees may participate in DEA's employee bonus program, which is based on company profitability.
• Potential salary range: $230,000/annually - $290,000/annually

* The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Tacoma, WA.