Director, Engineering

2 weeks ago

Seattle, United States QISG Full time

Every moment of every day, people all over the world rely on electricity provided by Quanta Services and its customers. With its highly skilled and innovative workforce, Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger – leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come.

Imagine what you could do here. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, and communications industries worldwide.

Quanta’s culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves, are valued, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued.


JOB TITLE: Director Engineering

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

REPORTS TO: Vice President

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt


POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Director of Engineering for Transmission and Substation is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the planning, design, and implementation of transmission and substation projects. This role involves managing a team of engineers and technical staff, ensuring that projects meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards, and supporting the company's strategic objectives. The Director will collaborate with other departments, stakeholders, and external partners to drive innovation, efficiency, and operational excellence in the company's transmission and substation engineering activities.


What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and bonus structure.
  • Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
  • Professional development opportunities.

What You’ll Do:

Leadership & Management:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technical professionals.
  • Establish and maintain a high-performance culture, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives and talents.

Project Management:

  • Oversee the planning, design, and execution of transmission and substation projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop project budgets, schedules, and resource plans, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Manage risks and resolve issues that may impact project scope, quality, and delivery.

Technical Expertise:

  • Provide technical guidance and expertise in the design and optimization of transmission and substation systems.
  • Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and regulatory changes, and integrate best practices into the engineering processes.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards in all engineering activities.

Strategic Planning & Business Development:

  • Contribute to the development of the company's strategic plans and objectives, particularly in the areas of transmission and substation infrastructure.
  • Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and technologies that can enhance the company's competitive position.
  • Collaborate with other departments, such as Operations, Finance, and Regulatory Affairs, to align engineering initiatives with broader business goals.

Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, regulators, contractors, and suppliers.
  • Represent the company at industry forums, conferences, and regulatory meetings, advocating for the company's interests and promoting its capabilities.

What You’ll Bring:

Required Experience and Education:

  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing engineering related duties and/or management for high voltage electrical projects.
  • Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) or Graduate degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
  • P.E. license required.
  • Proven track record of successfully leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
  • Strong technical expertise in structural, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering, with a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and practices.
  • Expert knowledge of electric utility engineering and construction standards.
  • Advanced knowledge of utility industry processes including scheduling, contracts, coordinating and managing all disciplines.
  • Excellent business acumen and experience managing departmental budgets.
  • Knowledge of process and procedures for project controls and estimates.
  • Experience interpreting internal and external business issues, recommending best practices, mitigating risk and solving complex problems.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting external customers.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans, drive innovation, and achieve business objectives.
  • Knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations, including ANSI, ASTM, ACI, AISC, NEC, NESC, and others.
  • Able to deal with ambiguity and ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and determine priorities in a complex environment.

Travel Requirements:

  • Role will require travel as necessary to achieve job responsibilities, up to 10-25% of the time.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Quanta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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