Director of Substation Engineering
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)
Compensation: $180k–$200k DOE + 401k, Health Insurance, Vacation, PTO, Bonus
About the Client
Our client is a leading consulting firm specializing in Transmission & Distribution (T&D) design and field services. With a strong reputation in the utility, renewable energy, and battery storage sectors, they are committed to sustainable growth. Known for their employee-centric culture, they offer competitive benefits and a supportive environment that empowers their teams to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
As Director of Substation Engineering, you will:
- Lead and manage the Substation Design team supporting utility clients.
- Drive team performance through hiring, mentoring, and performance reviews.
- Maintain and grow client relationships, identifying opportunities for new business.
- Represent the firm at industry events, client meetings, and presentations.
- Oversee project management and execution from initiation through closeout, providing technical guidance.
- Support QA/QC efforts and serve as Engineer of Record when needed (with reduced involvement as the team expands).
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 10–20+ years of experience in HV substation design engineering.
- Proven leadership in managing and mentoring engineering teams.
- Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (required).
ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE BASED IN THE US
Please contact Karl Vaughan for more information