Position Overview

We are seeking a senior-level Engineering Manager to lead and expand a growing engineering office based in the Charlotte, NC area. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing a multidisciplinary engineering and design team, and serving as a key client-facing leader to support project delivery and resolve technical challenges.

In addition to operational leadership, this position plays a critical role in supporting business development efforts, promoting engineering services, and cultivating new client relationships within the investor-owned utility, municipal, and electric cooperative markets.

This position reports to a senior business leader and includes direct management responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead office operations including staff supervision, workload planning, budget oversight, and schedule management
• Foster strong employee engagement through hiring, mentorship, performance reviews, and career development
• Provide technical oversight of project scopes, budgets, proposals, and execution
• Review and develop engineering specifications for bidding, including equipment, labor, and protection & control systems
• Act as a primary point of contact for key clients, addressing technical and project-related concerns
• Support and drive business development initiatives, including maintaining existing accounts and pursuing new opportunities
• Contribute to strategic growth initiatives by supporting the delivery of integrated, multi-discipline engineering solutions
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture by adhering to established safety standards and best practices
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies impacting the utility sector

Operational Leadership

• Manage and provide technical leadership to Electrical Engineers, Project Managers, Designers, and Technicians
• Oversee resource utilization, forecast staffing needs, and monitor project backlog
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with teams in other locations and disciplines
• Conduct quality control reviews for substation protection and control designs, relay settings, and stamped construction packages
• Resolve internal team challenges and client issues in a professional and effective manner
• Support construction activities as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; multi-state licensure capability preferred
• MBA, PMP, or Master's degree in Engineering Management is a plus
• 10+ years of experience in substation and protection & control engineering
• 5+ years in an engineering consulting environment
• 5+ years of people management experience
• Strong business development, networking, and client relationship skills
• Experience evaluating technical challenges and engineering solutions
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, CYMTCC, SEL software, Omicron Testing Universe, or similar tools
• Working knowledge of project management software
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and related Office tools

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.