JOB FUNCTION:

• The successful candidate will serve as a Lead Engineer and Project Manager on electric transmission line design projects of overhead and underground systems for some of the largest utilities in the country as well as regional utilities
• Additionally, the candidate will direct a team of engineers that regularly perform engineering analyses, PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading calculations, design structure framing, and hardware assemblies, draft plans and specifications, and prepare bills of materials, and procurement documents across project planning, engineering, environmental, permitting, and construction management phases
• Successful candidates can expect a fast-paced, diverse work environment & flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as a manager and peers who will encourage career development and growth!
• This is a senior leadership role with primary responsibilities in client relations, staff management, proposal development, scope creation/change, project execution, and new business capture for the teams’ full book of work
• This position offers the successful candidate direct report responsibilities and the opportunity to further develop an already growing engineering team
• The successful candidate will be able to communicate clear expectations, goals, and vision; manage the performance of direct reports; motivate, coach and mentor skilled professionals; and appropriately delegate project work
• Direct multiple design teams simultaneously executing various projects and programs for multiple clients
• Develop a team of engineers by training, coaching, and nurturing Company engineering talent
• Supervise staff by approving timesheets and running the annual performance review process
• Participate proactively as a member of the leadership team of the Transmission Line Section
• Create responses to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs from clients for new work including proposal creation and definition of the scope of work
• Possess a growth mindset to foster creative problem-solving for our client's most complex issues
• Promote continuous improvement to develop streamlined processes and tools that facilitate improvements to departmental technical resources via innovation and automation
• Delegate tasks to staff, forecast and plan their future workload, and run recruiting activities to support aggressive growth goals
• Drive the quality control process for the execution team to ensure the highest level of quality in all deliverables
• Liaise with clients to maximize affinity, facilitate business development growth, and foster long-term relationship-building
• Manage the health of the project portfolio by proactive project management in tracking scope, schedules, and budget with support from the Company Project Management Office

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• The candidate must be capable of managing collaboration and a positive team culture to achieve successful results
• 10+ years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems with a Bachelor’s, or 8+ years of such experience with a Master's degree
• Expertise in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE
• Work effectively in a team environment; can also work independently
• Track record of outstanding communication to serve as primary point of contact for existing and prospective clients
• Business acumen with a record of understanding and meeting key project performance metrics
• Working onsite in a company or client office is a possibility; some periodic travel may be required
• Ability and passion to develop staff through mentoring
• Ideally, candidate would be within driving distance of Chicago, IL

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