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$155,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

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Specialist recruiting partner within grid modernization.

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead and expand a high preforming utility-focused project delivery team. This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing a team of Project Managers, with a focus on supporting key client relationships, enhancing operational performance, and driving business development within the utility space.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining and growing client accounts, while simultaneously ensuring technical excellence across multiple engineering departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead client-focused business development strategies and execution plans
• Oversee technical and project delivery activities across utility programs, including budgeting, planning, and resource management
• Provide high-level review of deliverables to ensure alignment with industry standards, company procedures, and client expectations
• Manage multiple engineering teams and client relationships concurrently
• Represent the company in high-level client interactions, such as KPI reviews, departmental meetings, and executive sessions
• Mentor and support Project Managers, promoting professional growth and team collaboration
• Drive recruitment, performance evaluations, and personnel decisions for assigned departments
• Implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, productivity, and service quality
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Prioritize competing demands effectively in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years in a senior project management role
• 7+ years of engineering department leadership
• Proven experience working with utility clients
• Strong background in mentoring and developing high-performing teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage both technical and business operations
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and analytical problem-solving skills
• Confident, collaborative, and open-minded leadership style
• Willingness to travel locally as required

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Management, and Consulting

• Industries

  Engineering Services, Utilities, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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