Senior Manager, Overhead Transmission Line Design

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage essential business processes within Qualus’ standard ownership domains.

• Lead, train, coordinate, and supervise overhead transmission engineering operations.

• Act as the functional leader for the service line.

• Manage the financial aspects of the service line.

• Foster relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Implement engineering best practices.

• Design and deliver training programs for service line employees.

• Collaborate with other service lines to bid on and complete projects, engage in cross-training, and share best practices.

• Offer technical guidance to engineering teams and senior management.

• Establish goals and strategies that align with organizational objectives.

• Create and prepare drawing packages for bidding, construction, as-built, and submittal purposes.

• Ensure the service line is equipped with the necessary software, hardware, and field tools.

• Develop and enhance the company vision for the service line.

• Promote employee satisfaction and engagement.

• Enhance cost efficiency.

• Assist in the development and preparation of project scopes, budgets, and schedules.

• Stay updated on regulations, laws, standards, and best practices, including Standards of Conduct, RUS Design Guidelines, the National Electric Safety Code, and General Order 95.

• Provide technical direction and support as needed.

• Establish engineering policies and practices for implementation across the company.

• Ensure compliance with QA/QC policies.

• Support business development initiatives and pursuit activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Registered as a Professional Engineer.

• A minimum of ten (10) years of engineering experience, preferably in utility infrastructure design.

• At least three (3) years of management experience leading engineering teams.

• In-depth knowledge of engineering design for the service line and related fields.

• Advanced proficiency in applicable design software.

• Strong understanding of engineering principles and practices, including computer applications.

• Extensive familiarity with field techniques for construction.

• Comprehensive knowledge of surveying techniques, practices, and procedures.

• Thorough understanding of safe working practices related to electric transmission lines.

• Deep knowledge of project management practices and financials.

• Advanced skills in standard business applications, including Microsoft Office.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels and relevant stakeholders.

• Proactive mindset with the ability to transition from planning to execution.

• Strong team player, willing to seek input from others.

• Capacity to plan and complete tasks within established timelines successfully.

• Proficient in analyzing problems and developing effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels.

• Willingness to travel up to 15% annually.

• Must hold a valid driver’s license.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Retirement savings plans, including applicable employer matching.

• Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts.

• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Parental Leave.

• Paid Time Off.

• Company Holidays.