Transmission Department Manager - Southeast Region

Transmission Department Manager Southeast Region

Location: Atlanta, GA (Primary) | Chattanooga, TN | Charlotte, NC

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Transmission Department Manager to lead a high-performing team of engineers and designers in the Southeast region. This role combines people leadership, technical expertise, and strategic business development to drive the successful execution of transmission and distribution projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and cultivate a team of engineers and designers to achieve high performance.

• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and professional growth for all team members.

• Conduct performance evaluations and implement tailored training and development plans.

• Promote a positive, inclusive culture focused on safety, collaboration, and innovation.

Project Oversight & Technical Excellence

• Provide senior technical guidance on transmission projects both regionally and internationally.

• Monitor project progress to ensure adherence to quality, schedule, and budget targets.

• Implement advanced tools and workflows to enhance engineering productivity and outcomes.

• Collaborate with leadership to coordinate staffing and project planning across multiple regions.

Strategic Planning & Business Growth

• Contribute to regional business planning, including strategic initiatives and growth opportunities.

• Support proposal development, business development strategies, and industry engagement.

• Represent the organization at industry events, promoting thought leadership and capabilities.

Cross-Regional Collaboration

• Share best practices across regions and support broader organizational objectives.

• Align teams on standards, tools, and key initiatives to ensure consistency.

• Optimize staffing by coordinating global engineering resources for project delivery.

Operational & Quality Management

• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and internal QA/QC processes.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery efficiency.

• Support development of specialized service offerings, including EPC and program management solutions.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, construction, or a related field.

• Minimum 7 years of consulting or project experience in transmission and distribution engineering or project management.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a technical or engineering environment.

• Strong mentoring, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.

• Proven record of successful project delivery and financial performance.

Preferred:

• 10+ years of industry experience.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP).

• Experience with project management or business intelligence tools such as EcoSys, Microsoft Project, or PowerBI.

• Experience in business development, proposal creation, and client engagement.

• Experience working in a multi-office, matrixed organizational structure.