<p>The Substation Engineering Department is seeking an Associate Director to help lead our Protection & Controls group. This hybrid position is based in Columbus, OH; Jackson, MI; or Orlando, FL, and plays a critical leadership role in engineering operations, staff development, project performance, and client engagement.</p> <p>The Associate Director will work closely with the Director of Engineering to provide hands-on leadership and strategic insight. This individual will guide technical teams, ensure successful project execution, promote process efficiency, and contribute to department-wide improvements and growth strategies.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <p>Team & Operations Leadership</p> <ul> <li>Lead the Protection & Controls team, driving accountability for quality, efficiency, and performance </li><li>Communicate department goals, monitor progress on goals and help develop action plans for achievement of goals. </li><li>Communicate corporate updates effectively to team members </li><li>Discuss and plan project pipelines with Managers, Project Managers, and Business Development for proper staff utilization </li><li>Develop succession and realignment plans to support future growth and technical delegation </li></ul> <p>People Development & Engagement</p> <ul> <li>Mentor direct and indirect staff, supporting technical development and career advancement </li><li>Lead staff retention strategies through meaningful engagement and strategic staffing decisions </li><li>Provide input and coordinate discussions around training, hiring, and other staffing decisions such as promotions, raises, and performance. </li></ul> <p>Project Delivery & Collaboration</p> <ul> <li>Ensure coordination between project management and design staff, resolving issues related to scope, schedule, and budget </li><li>Collaborate with PMs to manage risk, project write-offs, and deliver results on time and within cost expectations </li><li>Apply a structured approach to balancing new client opportunities with existing workload capacity </li><li>Support reporting requirements from Director of Engineering </li></ul> <p>Strategic Growth & Business Development</p> <ul> <li>Contribute to marketing and proposal development activities </li><li>Participate in client engagement and relationship-building initiatives </li><li>Business development and client visits </li><li>Provide input on revenue growth strategies and help identify opportunities outside of core competencies with calculated risk management </li><li>Continually evaluate internal processes to improve performance and team productivity\ </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline </li><li>Professional Engineer (PE) license required </li><li>12+ years of experience in Protection & Controls or Physical Electrical projects (consulting environment preferred) </li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience leading engineering teams and managing technical projects </li><li>Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills </li><li>Experience balancing technical depth with team mentorship and business strategy </li><li>Ability to travel 25% of time or more as required </li></ul>