Associate Director - Southeast Region (Utility Substations)

Who We Are

The company is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. The company is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

The company  is a proud recipient of the following 2025  awards

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)

• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region

• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)

• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US

JOB SUMMARY

The company is looking for a self-motivated distribution professional to take ownership of our existing team executing electrical service designs, underground cable replacement and other electrical mainline projects for a local utility as well as work closely with other distribution design and engineering teams to build our business nationwide.

The Associate Director will achieve business objectives by developing opportunities, strategic vision and ensuring financial and team success through leadership and development. The Associate Director will develop and manage members of their team through mentoring, executing, training, and staffing. In this role, an employee will be expected to develop and demonstrate proficiency regarding the essential functions of the job found below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises and directs all members of the Team with authority to recruit, interview, hire, on board, train, review, and mentor (up to, and including, termination).

• Establish business objectives:

• Create annual business plan with VP/Regional Leader.

• Establish department objectives by collaborating with team members and management.

• Establish team plan:

• Balance department wide group staffing and workload.

• Prioritize long-term resources.

• Organize project team.

• Achieve financial objectives:

• Analyze team and group financial performance.

• Initiate corrective actions.

• Report results to management.

• Approve expenditures.

• Manage invoices/subcontractors as needed.

• Establish project plans and objectives:

• Collaborate and lead team to help them determine timeframes, budgets, staffing, or project schedules.

• Assist with developing project proposals as needed.

• Conduct necessary research prior to starting project.

• Maintain client relationships as needed.

• Maintain accurate workflow.

• Communicate with clients, regulatory agencies, or general public as needed.

• Respond to project inquiries.

• Serve as liaison between clients and project team members.

• Develop future business.

• Assist with business development/marketing support and presentations.

• Proactively build and maintain relationships with current and future clients.

• Ensure team performance and provide leadership to project teams:

• Train, supervise, coach, and mentor team members.

• Foster teamwork within project teams and other teams within the firm.

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge:

• Attend educational workshops.

• Review professional and market segment publications.

• Establish personal networks.

• Participate in applicable professional societies and trade associations.

• Ensure product quality, quality reviews and the company reputation by following the the company Product Quality Manual and established standards/templates when needed.

• Achieve team performance objectives as well as individual objectives.

• Promote internal communication and encourage dialogue within project teams, across market sectors, and throughout organization.

• Work closely with other distribution focused teams within the company to take advantage of expertise and share resources.

• Excellent communication skills; oral & written as well as listening skills.

• The person in this position frequently communicates with other office staff and team members.

• Willing to travel when necessary.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree desired.

• Professional Engineering license desired.

EXPERIENCE

• § Eight (8) plus years of experience in distribution design and engineering.

• Ability to train and mentor project team.

• Strong communication skills.

Disclaimer

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

The company does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any the company employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by the company and approved by the the company Talent Acquisition Team.

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The company Benefits:  To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave

• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions

• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation

• Competitive Compensation packages

• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards

• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation

• Tuition Assistance

• Student Loan Repayment

• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals

• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure

• Employee Referrals

• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)

• Dependent Care Match

‘the company’ness

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)

• Family Planning & IVF Benefits

• Pet Insurance

• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options

• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance

• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness

• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services