Electric Utilities Group Leader

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us.You belong at SEHSEH is currenting searching for a Electric Utilities Group Leader to join our talented Mechanical/Electrical team!

Why our employee-owners love SEH:"I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst"What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. " – Civil Engineering Technician"Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!"

– Sr Financial Analyst"It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer"This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer Why you’ll love SEH:

Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities

Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success

Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training

Work arrangements that promote work/life balance

Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities

Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

This Opportunity:

As the Electric Utilities Group Leader , you will be responsible for building, leading, and scaling SEH’s electric utilities business across the Midwest.

This includes:

Defining the vision, strategy, and service expansion roadmap

Growing revenue

Establishing engineering capabilities across distribution, substation, and transmission services (overhead and underground)
Building and leading a high-performing team Driving both business development and technical excellence

Key Responsibilities:

1. Build the Business Develop and execute a 3-year growth plan Identify and prioritize new service lines:

Distribution engineering

Substation engineering and planning

Transmission engineering (planning, line design, reconductoring, rebuilds)
Additional utility services

Establish a clear roadmap for capability expansion
2. Drive Revenue Growth Lead or support business development efforts

Leverage existing relationships or build new ones Position SEH as a trusted partner to utilities
3. Establish Technical Capabilities Build or expand internal expertise in:

Distribution engineering

Substation engineering, design, and planning

Transmission engineering

Ensure high-quality delivery and technical credibility
4. Build & Lead a Team Recruit, develop, and lead a scalable team structure

Create clarity around roles, expectations, and performance

Foster a culture of accountability and ownership
5. Integrate Within SEHCollaborate with the Mechanical/Electrical practice and broader teams

Align with SEH’s operational model (utilization, project delivery, etc.)Translate strategy into measurable execution

Essential

Qualifications:

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
Experience in electric utilities (distribution and/or substation preferred) or Experience leading or scaling multi‑discipline utility engineering teams

Experience with PLS-CADD, CYME, ETAP, etc., and physical layout standards (IEEE, NESC, RUS)
Background in either:

Consulting engineering ORUtility operations/engineering

Direct experience working with:

Municipal utilities

Electric cooperatives

Investor-owned utilities

Demonstrated leadership experience (formal or informal)

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of 10+ years' experience

Strong verbal communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong written communication skills.

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