Substation Engineering Manager

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Substation Engineering Manager

Work Model: Hybrid (Office + Remote)

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $135,000–$160,000 base salary + annual bonus (typically 4–6%), plus comprehensive benefits
* Base Salary based off experience

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Engineering

Engineering Services and Utilities

$/yr - $/yr

Annual Bonus

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Well Suited Talent has partnered with a well-established, full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management firm supporting electric utility, industrial, and government clients nationwide! Backed by decades of experience, this organization specializes in delivering complex high-voltage power infrastructure projects. From substations and switchyards to transmission systems, its teams combine technical depth with disciplined project execution. Quality, safety, and operational excellence are central to how projects are planned, built, and delivered.

This is a foundational leadership opportunity for the right individual.

This role offers a rare opportunity to shape and lead something from the ground up. The individual selected will be instrumental in launching and growing the firm’s substation engineering footprint within the Oncor service area, serving as the primary in-market leader for the Dallas–Fort Worth region. This is a hands‑on leadership role designed for someone who thrives on building, visibility, and forward momentum.

You will guide regional execution, influence team formation, and act as a key link between local operations and the broader engineering leadership group.

• Establish and grow the firm’s substation engineering presence within the Dallas–Fort Worth and Oncor service area, including building out the local office and team
• Provide day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and technical direction to engineers and designers, fostering both performance and professional development
• Remain actively engaged in engineering and project execution while balancing broader leadership and people management responsibilities
• Plan, assign, and oversee engineering work to ensure deliverables meet quality standards, schedules, and budget expectations
• Lead project execution efforts, proactively addressing design challenges and coordinating solutions with project and construction teams
• Review and approve engineering drawings, calculations, and technical deliverables
• Serve as a primary regional point of contact for clients, partners, and internal leadership
• Support project development activities including scoping, estimating, and proposal contributions
• Anticipate workload demands and develop staffing plans aligned with regional growth
• Lead recruiting, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of the local engineering team
• Champion a strong safety culture by integrating safe work practices into daily operations and decision‑making
• Identify and implement improvements to engineering workflows, delivery methods, and operational processes
• Collaborate closely with firm leadership to align regional execution with company‑wide objectives
• Lead with a hands‑on, solutions‑oriented mindset, sharing expertise and helping team members grow and succeed

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with CAD and engineering design software
• Prior experience helping launch or scale a local office or regional team

• WE NEED A DO-ER!
• GROWTH MINDSET!
• Someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality work while intentionally developing the people around them.
• High‑energy, self‑motivated, forward‑thinking leadership style
• 6–15 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 recent years in substation design
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (ABET preferred); strong technical management experience will also…