Westwood Professional Services · 1 month ago
Director – National Energy Storage Electrical Leader
Westwood Professional Services is a leading firm in the renewable energy sector, seeking a National Energy Storage Electrical Leader to manage the Energy Storage Electrical Team within their Renewables Division. The role focuses on executing service operations, developing strategies, and fostering team development while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Manage the Teams technical, operational, legal, and financial matters
Determine strategic objectives and requirements by:
Developing and implementing strategies for the Team organization and evolution that align with the organization's goals, focusing on innovation and growth
Offering a clear vision for career advancement opportunities
Lead the Team by:
Fostering staff development
Efficiently allocating resources and managing service teams to support projects and clients
Balancing workloads across offices and markets while ensuring overall Team utilization
Monitoring utilization and key performance indicators (KPIs) to inform hiring decisions
Managing professional licenses according to the needs of the Markets and clients
Overseeing hiring, firing, promotions, and compensation for the Team, with input from Engineering Managers
Offering recommendations for compensation and benefits based on industry trends and staff feedback
Identifying technical resource requirements
Cultivating, sustaining, and enhancing a strong culture for the Team that aligns with Westwood’s corporate values
Develop organizational policies and procedures
Suggest necessary facilities, personnel, and funds for programs and projects
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of professionals across multiple offices, fostering a culture of dedication and accountability while managing and balancing staff workloads
Promote effective teamwork and leadership principles to create effective solutions for engineering challenges
Promote and establish professional attitudes within the organization
Implement staff development plans for technical, management, and leadership skills
Implement an ongoing mentorship plan for all Team members
Identify training programs that should be extended to the entire Team
Assess the effectiveness of leaders and teams
Recognize and cultivate leaders within the Team
Set standards, training, and quality objectives for the Team
Collaborate with the Principal Engineers, Engineering Managers, and Operations Leader to establish, implement, monitor, and maintain procedures and quality standards for work products, ensuring consistency and efficiency across offices
Evaluate and mitigate risks in proposals, projects, and deliverables
Partner with other teams to develop and implement standards while enhancing organizational processes and communication
Develop standards and guidelines
Lead the technical aspect of the Team
Integrate advanced concepts to solve complex problems
Engage in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues
Drive service and market revenue growth
Explore and expand additional service-based products or capabilities with Market input and consensus
Support Market-driven business development by offering technical expertise
Engage with national clients regarding new products or with new client opportunities
Maintain existing client relationships
Enhance client connections at all levels
Address escalation issues from Market teams and clients
Qualification
Required
Extensive understanding of renewable energy markets and services
Thorough knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and quality assurance practices
Ability to support multi-disciplinary project work with a comprehensive grasp of all Westwood Markets and Services
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Commitment to lifelong learning to stay updated on contemporary issues
Demonstrated ability to lead by example, showcasing strong judgment, trust, honesty, and professionalism
Leadership expertise in business operations, team building, and technical leadership
Strong financial acumen and understanding of legal issues related to engineering practices
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interpret complex technical and contractual language
Negotiate critical issues
Develop strategic communications among stakeholders with shared awareness and interests
Integrate various effective and persuasive communication for both technical and non-technical audiences
Represent the organization in communications
Consider the needs of diverse project stakeholders
Demonstrate empathy and critical listening skills
Display assertiveness and a collaborative spirit when addressing and resolving conflicts
Ability to initiate and maintain extensive relationships with key engineers and officials from other organizations and companies
8+ years of experience in engineering consulting
5+ years of experience leading design teams
Experience working for: (1) an engineering consulting firm or (2) EPCs, developers, or construction contractors in the renewable energy sector
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program
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Company
Westwood Professional Services
Westwood Professional Services is a architecture, engineering, and construction services.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.51M2024-08-07Acquired
2024-03-04Private Equity· $7M
2023-06-30Series Unknown· $3M
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