Associate Director of Transmission

The Transmission & Distribution Department is seeking an Associate Director to help lead and grow individual client teams that serve our T&D clients. This hybrid position is based in Columbus, OH;
Jackson, MI; or Orlando, FL, and plays a critical leadership role in engineering operations, staff development, project performance, and client engagement.

The Associate Director will work closely with the Director of Engineering to provide hands-on leadership and strategic insight. This individual will guide technical teams, ensure successful project execution, promote process efficiency, and contribute to department-wide improvements and growth strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Team & Operations Leadership

* Lead multiple client teams that serve a variety of clients, driving accountability for quality, efficiency, and performance.

* Communicate department goals, monitor progress on goals and help develop action plans for achievement of goals.

* Maintain leadership alignment by effectively communicating corporate updates to team members and being a positive promotor of corporate initiatives.

* Discuss and plan project pipelines with Client Leads, Project Managers, and Business Development representatives for proper staff utilization.

* Develop succession and realignment plans to support future growth and technical delegation.

People Development & Engagement

* Mentor direct and indirect staff, supporting technical development and career advancement.

* Lead staff retention strategies through meaningful engagement and strategic staffing decisions.

* Provide input and coordinate discussions around training, hiring, and other staffing decisions such as promotions, raises, and performance.

Project Delivery & Collaboration

* Ensure coordination between project management and design staff, resolving issues related to scope, schedule, and budget.

* Collaborate with Project Managers and Client Leads to manage risk, project write-offs, and deliver results on time and within cost expectations.

* Apply a structured approach to balancing new client opportunities with existing workload capacity.

* Support reporting requirements from Director of Engineering.

Strategic Growth & Business Development

* Contribute to marketing and proposal development activities.

* Participate in client engagement and relationship-building initiatives.

* Business development and client visits.

* Provide input on revenue growth strategies and help identify opportunities outside of core competencies with calculated risk management.

* Continually evaluate internal processes to improve performance and team productivity.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

* Professional Engineer (PE) license required

* 12+ years of experience in Protection & Controls or Physical Electrical projects (consulting environment preferred)

* Minimum 5 years of experience leading engineering teams and managing technical projects

* Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

* Experience balancing technical depth with team mentorship and business strategy

* Ability to travel 25% of time or more as required