Project Director - Electrical Engineering Utility Markets

Project Director

Join us to shape communities, collaborate with passionate professionals, and grow with a company that invests in your success, where you're not just an employee but an owner.

Since 1968, NTH Consultants, Ltd. has been a critical part of the infrastructure engineering and environmental services that strengthen our communities and protect our ecosystem. From geotechnical engineering and environmental consulting to structural design and construction management, and beyond, we provide solutions that support the success and sustainability of projects.

When you join NTH, you'll gain more than a job- you'll become part of a team that values your career, your growth, and your life. We are committed to providing a flexible and supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and a vibrant culture that celebrates collaboration and innovation. Our culture is built on accountability, ownership, inclusion, integrity, safety, and excellence.

As NTH continues to grow, we are looking to hire a Project Director to help anchor and build our newly formed Electrical Engineering Division, and to develop client footprints and relationships in Michigan's power and utility markets. With offices in Northville, Detroit, East Lansing, Grand Rapids, and a lab and equipment office in Livonia, we are positioned to expand our services and client portfolio to align with the company's strategic plan.

The markets we serve include:

• Energy: We are dedicated to helping our energy clients navigate the rapidly evolving energy landscape.
• Industry: We bring decades of experience serving industrial clients across all sectors.
• Water: We are dedicated to helping communities sustain and improve their water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Transportation: Transportation infrastructure is an essential part of daily life.
• Community Development: In today's world, communities are more than just places to live.

How you will make an impact includes:

• Leading high-profile projects, serving as the trusted advisor for clients, and driving growth opportunities across our markets.
• Functioning as a client lead and primary point of contact with clients on projects.
• Driving business results by identifying and pursuing new opportunities, expanding client relationships, and positioning NTH's services to meet evolving client needs.
• Supporting project managers and ensuring the highest level of quality on project deliverables and client services.
• Partnering with our Director of Electrical Engineering and other Market Directors to position NTH for growth and provide the needed services to this market.
• As a Project Director, managing all aspects of a project, including financial and technical components.
• Providing technical expertise to our clients to develop solutions and be a technical resource to other project managers on various projects.
• Assisting in recruiting and developing new professionals. Understanding of current and upcoming regulations and customer trends affecting NTH's clients.
• Partnering with the Director of Electrical Engineering to develop and build the electrical engineering division.

What you bring to the team includes:

• Bachelor or Master's of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, from a 4-year accredited college or university.
• Professional registration in Michigan or the ability to attain reciprocity.
• 15+ years of experience of demonstrated leadership experience providing technical solutions to electrical power challenges and with relevant experience as a consultant, client advocate, and/or account manager within the industry.
• Design experience in electric power distribution, substations, or generation.
• Field experience in electric power distribution, substations, or generation preferred.
• Experience with project planning, budgeting, delegation, and management to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Experience negotiating project scope and fees with clients.
• Experience advocating for clients with equipment manufacturers and construction contractors
• Experience leading and growing a team of diverse professionals.
• Ability to organize technical material into comprehensive reports and perform QA/QC reviews on work product.
• Project planning, invoicing, and collections, budgeting, task delegation and management to ensure project is completed according to work plans.
• Demonstrated ability to seek and establish new clients and build good business relations with both new and existing clients.
• Develop and maintain professional business relations with clients
• Assist in developing business strategies and action plans for creating growth opportunities.
• Conduct periodic site / client visits, project, and business development meetings.
• Accuracy, dependability, and strong organizational skills.
• Time management skills, ability to manage multiple projects at any given time, and have ability to work in a team environment.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills, be able to work in a team environment as well as independently, demonstrate collaborative…