SEnergy · 5 hours ago
Director of Substation Engineering
Boerne, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expSEnergy is seeking a proactive and experienced leader in Substation Engineering to lead and mentor their engineering division. The role involves overseeing engineering operations, driving best practices, and collaborating with executive leadership on business strategy while ensuring quality control and client satisfaction.
ConsultingEnergyLegalRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
The Engineering Director is a senior engineer that is recognized for achievement in the industry and within our Company
They are leaders focused on cross-organizational mentoring, employee development, process improvement and connecting project work to business strategy
The role involves being a force multiplier by advocating for best practices, reminding staff of why processes exist and helping less experienced engineers and consultants 'level up'
The Engineering Director collaborates with executive leadership and contributes to business strategy
The Engineering Director role is designated to key industry leaders and Subject Matter Experts that serve the most key role internally and externally for our primary lines of business
Internally, the Engineering Director is responsible for innovation, driving best practices, mentoring and training, market analysis, quality control, and final project delivery standards
The Engineering Director may also from time to time serve as project manager for key projects, or key Clients where their direct oversight is essential to the project success
Externally, the Engineering Director is responsible for representing our services in the line of business to the Client base, and potential Client base
The Engineering Director is a key element to existing Client Maintenance and to that end will work in partnership with the Business Development group for scheduling, leading, and participating in Client check ins, attending key development meetings, and building a booking of business for the specialty they lead
For marketing, the Engineering Director is responsible for partnering with the Business Development group on new proposal and qualifications development, maintaining/improving project approaches, and focusing on economics of services and market position
They must partner and work with the Business Development group to identify key leads and develop key strategic relationships in alignment with Company objectives
Developing an effective Quality Assurance Plan (technical competence of engineers, designers, and consultants)
Executing an effective Quality Control Plan (technical accuracy of products and services)
Representing line of business to Clients
Performing market analyses for line of business with new market BD targets
Develop revenue forecast and work to meet backlog and annual revenue growth targets for existing Clients
Turn commoditized services into value-added solutions
Identify the unique value of the solutions and educate SE staff on unique benefits, customer insights, and points of differentiation
Collaborate with the Business Development & Marketing group to develop value-added solutions
Developing skills, knowledge, abilities in engineering, design, and consulting staff
Developing core competency documents to guide this development
Developing and training best practices
Leads and coordinates various engineering and consulting functions and operations including cross-organizational execution of the quality assurance plan
Be an ambassador for Company both internally and externally
Lead by example
Monitor pulse of Clients regarding satisfaction with SE services and SE personnel while addressing and resolving any sensitive issues that arise, internally and externally
Establishes, communicates, and implements engineering, consulting, development policies, practices, processes, standards, and quality assurance measures to ensure effective and consistent products and services
Technical leader for a line of business
Maintains knowledge of new trends, developments, emerging technologies, materials, and best practices; applies this knowledge to continually improve our product and production efficiency
Represents a line of business to our Clients
Collaborates with the Company’s executive leadership to develop and meet organizational goals while supplying expertise and guidance on projects to the engineering, technical, and consulting staff
Performs market analyses and submits reports to the Company’s executive leadership
Creates project proposals
Performs project management duties as required with an emphasis on leveraging time by assigning projects and tasks to project managers
Develops and trains project managers
Collaborates with managers, leads, and supervisors to develop APR goals for engineering, technical, and consulting staff
Complete accurate timesheets daily
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
PE License
Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills and able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
15 years' experience in Substation Engineering for the Energy industry
15 years experience in progressive management
Strong (effective) written and verbal communication skills, exceptional computer skills, with emphasis in project management, spreadsheet and word processing applications
Strong skills of time management, organizational and multi-tasking
Benefits
100% Employer paid health insurance and 50% for first dependent
200% 401(k) matching up to 4.5% employee contribution
Employer paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
Dental, Vision, Life and Supplemental offered
Paid Holidays
Starting at 3 week PTO with rollover
$1,000 Annual Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account
Annual Profit Sharing Bonus based on Performance
Company
SEnergy
SEnergy is an Electric-Utility focused engineering and consulting firm that offers a comprehensive array of engineering, business consulting, project management, and field-based services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Nakee Laws, P.E.
Partner
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