Vice President of Power Infrastructure

Job Description

Vice President – Power Infrastructure

Location: (Multiple locations available)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Industry: Power & Utilities | Engineering & Construction

Compensation: Competitive executive base salary + additional compensation opportunities (based on experience)

About the Opportunity

PTS Advance is partnering with an established engineering and consulting organization seeking an experienced Vice President – Power Infrastructure to lead the expansion of its services supporting the electric utility industry.

This is an opportunity for a business-minded leader who understands both the technical and commercial sides of power infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate brings established utility relationships, a strong background in project and construction delivery, and the ability to develop new business while building a high-performing team.

This position offers the opportunity to shape a growing business segment, develop long-term client partnerships, and play a key role in the organization's continued expansion within the power market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to expand the organization's presence within the electric power and utility infrastructure market.
• Establish and grow relationships with investor-owned utilities, municipal utilities, cooperatives, and other energy infrastructure clients.
• Identify new business opportunities, lead client pursuits, and support proposal development and contract negotiations.
• Build and lead a team of project managers, construction managers, and technical professionals supporting major infrastructure programs.
• Provide executive oversight for transmission, distribution, substation, and other electric utility capital improvement projects.
• Establish effective project delivery practices that promote safety, quality, financial performance, and client satisfaction.
• Oversee business unit financial performance, including budgets, revenue targets, resource planning, profitability, and forecasting.
• Collaborate with engineering, environmental, and construction teams to deliver integrated solutions for utility clients.
• Develop strategic partnerships and identify opportunities to expand service offerings in existing and emerging markets.
• Serve as a senior representative of the organization with clients, industry partners, and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in electric power infrastructure, utility engineering, EPC, construction management, or related consulting services.
• Demonstrated leadership experience at the Director, Vice President, Practice Leader, or comparable executive level.
• Strong understanding of electric utility transmission, distribution, substation, and capital project delivery.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships, pursue new business, and generate revenue within the utility sector.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing large-scale engineering or construction programs.
• Familiarity with business unit operations, financial planning, project profitability, and P&L management.
• Experience working with engineering consulting firms, EPC contractors, or utility infrastructure service providers.
• Strong communication, negotiation, strategic planning, and executive leadership capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Existing relationships with electric utility clients and key industry stakeholders.
• Experience launching, expanding, or leading a business unit, practice, or regional operation.
• Background in consulting-led program management, construction management, or owner representation.
• Demonstrated success securing and delivering major utility infrastructure contracts.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Take a leadership role in expanding a power infrastructure business.
• Leverage an established organization's existing capabilities and resources.
• Help shape business strategy, service offerings, and future growth.
• Build and mentor a team of experienced industry professionals.
• Work directly with utility clients on significant infrastructure investments.
• Influence long-term business performance with meaningful executive-level responsibility.

Interested in Learning More?

If you have a strong background in power infrastructure, utility client development, and executive project leadership, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply today or connect with PTS Advance to learn more about this opportunity.