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Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. · 2 days ago

Operations Manager - Electrical Testing Group

Columbia, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $190K/yr

7+ years exp

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. They are seeking an entrepreneurial Operations Manager to lead their Electrical Testing Group's newest regional location, focusing on operational leadership, team management, and business unit development. This role involves building the business from the ground up while ensuring alignment with company objectives and delivering excellent client satisfaction.

AutomotiveConsulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Execution

Faithfully execute the ETG business plan — achieving or exceeding P&L, revenue, and performance goals

Lead all regional operations including scheduling, resource planning, quality assurance, safety, and project delivery

Implement and maintain ETG’s operating systems, testing standards, and documentation processes

Manage field operations for protective relaying, SCADA, and IEC 61850 systems commissioning

Ensure alignment between technical execution and business objectives — balancing efficiency, quality, and profitability

Integrate all major functions of the local ETG operation — ensuring everyone is rowing in the same direction

Lead, manage, and hold team members accountable for results and commitments

Build and nurture a healthy, functional, and cohesive leadership team under the EOS framework

Resolve issues effectively: identify root causes, address conflict constructively, and drive solutions to completion

Build the BU from the ground up — recruiting, training, and developing a skilled team of field engineers and technicians

Establish vendor partnerships and client relationships within the region

Drive growth through operational excellence, local market development, and client satisfaction

Create and maintain structure and process as the BU transitions from startup to sustainable operation

Collaborate closely with the ETG Visionary and National Leadership Team to ensure clear direction and alignment

Translate vision into actionable, measurable goals

Maintain a strong, respectful partnership with ETG leadership — ensuring ideas are filtered, prioritized, and implemented effectively

Ensure that key messages and decisions are properly cascaded across the team so that everyone is informed, aligned, and focused

Operate within ETG’s EOS framework: own the scorecard, lead local L10s, and manage to defined KPIs

Ensure consistency in how core processes are followed, documented, and improved

Demonstrate strong project management discipline and operational consistency

Uphold ETG’s values of safety, integrity, quality, and innovation in every aspect of operations

Qualification

Power systems testingProtective relayingSCADA systemsEOS operating systemLeadership experienceProject managementEntrepreneurial mindsetCommunication skillsConflict-resolution skillsOrganizational skills