Director - High Voltage Infrastructure

POSITION OVERVIEW Seasoned director-level leader to coordinate development, operations, maintenance and regulatory compliance for high-voltage infrastructure (transmission lines and substations). This role will lead cross-functional teams, serve as a key utility and stakeholder liaison, drive project delivery and ensure assets meet performance, safety and regulatory requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES Develops and executes company-wide program for delivery of high voltage infrastructure supporting scale data center campus developments. Includes strategic leadership and day-to-day coordination for planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of high-voltage transmission lines and substations. Serve as a key interface with investor-owned utilities, municipalities and cooperatives, RTO/ISOs, state utility commissions and other regulatory bodies; prepare and oversee filings, testimony and compliance materials. Lead project portfolio management: scope, schedule, budget, risk mitigation, procurement, contractor oversight, safety procedures and quality assurance for multi-year capital and O&M programs. Develop and implement asset management, inspection, testing, and emergency response programs specific to substation facilities and equipment. Ensure compliance with NERC/CIP, FERC, state PSC/PUC requirements and applicable regional transmission planning rules; coordinate reliability studies and outage planning. Support technical and commercial discussions and contractual negotiations with utilities, ISOs and transmission owners. Drive continuous improvement initiatives: standardization, cost optimization, digital monitoring (SCADA/telemetry), asset health analytics and lifecycle planning. Represent the organization in stakeholder meetings, permitting negotiations, landowner and community engagement when required. Collaborate with Development and Design & Construction teams to provide oversight of high voltage infrastructure facilities construction and commissioning. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related technical field. Master’s preferred. 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in high-voltage transmission and substation engineering, operations or asset management, with at least 5 years in a leadership/director-level role. Direct experience working for, with, or within an electric utility (preferred) or for an independent transmission developer/consultant with significant utility interaction. Strong working knowledge of NERC reliability standards, FERC regulations, regional market rules (RTO/ISO) and state-level regulatory processes. Proven experience managing large capital projects (>$10M), multi-discipline teams, contractors and third-party stakeholders. Demonstrated success in regulatory filings, permitting processes, and presenting technical testimony or position statements to regulators. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills; comfortable interacting with executive leadership, regulators, utilities, contractors and community stakeholders. Ability to travel up to 25% and work flexible hours during emergency response or critical project phases. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent technical certification. Experience with protection & control systems, relay coordination, SCADA/RTU, and HV testing practices. Familiarity with right-of-way acquisition and landowner relations. Strong financial acumen — budgeting, cost control and value engineering. Experience implementing digital asset management, condition-based monitoring or predictive analytics. BENEFITS Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Work From Home Wellness Resources #J-18808-Ljbffr