Transmission Line Engineering Manager - Remote
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-08-28
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for:
ICF Consulting Group, Inc.
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-08-28
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Operations Management, BD Manager -
Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management, BD Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Transmission Line Engineering Manager
Location:
Remote US
Ready to make a difference?
We are seeking a Transmission Line Engineering
Manager to lead and grow our new transmission line engineering practice. You will have the opportunity to help build this practice from the ground up as complimentary service to our existing substation engineering practice. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for the operational management, technical oversight, staff development, financial performance, and strategic growth for a department delivering transmission line engineering services to utility clients nationwide as this team grows.
You will provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers while ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality engineering solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with proven people leadership, business acumen, and client relationship management skills.
Our team is passionate about re-engineering how electric utilities solve their toughest challenges. We combine innovation, technical rigor, and a client-first mindset to deliver exceptional engineering solutions across planning, design, analysis, and construction support services.
Why you'll love working here:
- Quality of life: Fully remote, flexible schedule, work-life balance
- Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
- Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)
- Proven leader with experience managing engineering teams and promoting employee development, engagement, and retention.
- Strategic thinker who understands how to scale engineering organizations while maintaining technical excellence and quality.
- Strong communicator capable of leading teams, managing stakeholders, and building trusted client relationships.
- Experienced in balancing technical delivery, resource planning, financial performance, and business development objectives.
- Demonstrates accountability, critical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to make decisions in a dynamic consulting environment.
- Passionate about mentoring future leaders and creating opportunities for career growth across the organization.
- Committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and fostering a culture of safety, quality, and collaboration.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of transmission line engineers, designers, and technical specialists, establishing performance expectations, supporting career development, conducting performance reviews, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Manage department staffing, recruiting, hiring, workload forecasting, and resource allocation to ensure successful project execution and achievement of business objectives.
- Oversee the delivery of transmission line engineering projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company quality standards and client expectations.
- Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for complex transmission line engineering projects, serving as a senior technical resource for staff and clients while promoting engineering best practices and innovation.
- Establish, maintain, and improve engineering standards, QA/QC processes, and operational workflows to drive technical excellence, consistency, and efficiency across the department.
- Own department operational performance, including utilization, backlog management, staffing forecasts, revenue targets, profitability, and overall financial performance.
- Partner with project managers and business leaders to monitor project performance, manage risks, resolve resource constraints, and proactively address schedule, budget, and quality concerns.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with utility clients, contractors, and industry partners while supporting project pursuits, proposal development, scope definition, contract negotiations, and client satisfaction initiatives.
- Identify and execute opportunities…
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