Associate Director, Substation

The Opportunity

Ulteig is excited to announce that we are seeking qualified candidates for an Associate Director position in our Substation Department. This role will primarily focus on advancing Key Client opportunities and ensuring strong execution across priority substation work. The Associate Director will partner closely with Sales, Project Management, technical engineering managers, and multidisciplinary teams to support client growth, proposal strategy, project delivery, and long-term relationship development. This position will also provide leadership to technical teams and support selected projects as a lead engineer when needed.

What You'll Do

Project / Technical Leadership Responsibilities - 10%

• Manages and leads all engineering activities during the proposal, design, quality control, and construction stages of substation projects that are assigned.
• Provides management and leadership for subconsultants
• Provides substation project oversight, including managing engineering scope according to technical contracts, developing change orders, and maintaining project schedules.
• Directs and coordinates activities of several disciplines on a project of significant scope or a combination of large projects.
• Maintains high levels of quality to meet internal and external client requirements in alignment with company expectations.

Management & Team Leadership Responsibilities - 40%

• Maintains and grows a positive team culture that supports strong client service, collaboration, and accountability.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and direction to technical engineering managers and teams supporting Key Client work.
• Evaluates team capacity, technical skillsets, and resource alignment to support Key Client opportunities, project execution, and department growth.
• Develops team capabilities needed to deliver consistent quality, responsiveness, and technical excellence for Key Clients.
• Coaches, trains, and develops management staff through regular management meetings, 1:1 meetings, career development discussions, talent assessment, succession planning, quarterly reviews, individual promotions, team retention efforts, and engagement survey follow-up.
• Oversees and approves team budgets, including revenue, profitability, indirect expenses, training expenses, reward and recognition expenses, and team event costs.
• Supports hiring, development, engagement, and retention strategies aligned with department growth and client delivery needs.
• Leads the development and implementation of departmental continuous improvement and strategic initiatives to drive efficiency, innovation, and long-term success.

Key Client Opportunity & Execution Responsibilities - 50%

• Leads and supports strategic substation opportunities for Key Clients, including positioning, pursuit strategy, proposal development, and execution planning.
• Partners with Sales, Project Management, and technical leaders to align client needs with Ulteig's delivery capabilities, growth objectives, and territory sales plan execution.
• Supports successful execution of priority Key Client work by helping remove barriers, align resources, manage expectations, and reinforce quality delivery.
• Supports proposal efforts by developing, providing resources, and reviewing proposals, contracts, work orders, MSAs, and NDAs in partnership with the Proposal Development Team and Project Management group.
• Builds and maintains trusted relationships with Key Client stakeholders through responsive communication, technical credibility, and consistent follow-through.
• Identifies opportunities to expand services with existing Key Clients while balancing delivery capacity, profitability, and long-term client relationship health.

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering required from ABET accredited school or equivalent
• 15+ years of experience in the Engineering field preferred
• PE registration is required
• Prior management experience required
• Prior technical substation experience required
• Must be analytical, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in high-pressure situations while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic, and collaborative attitude
• Focused and passionate around internal engagement and maximizing development of others
• Strong business acumen and industry knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain trusted Key Client relationships.
• Experience supporting strategic pursuits, proposals, or client growth initiatives.
• Proven ability to align technical teams, project execution, and client expectations.
• Strong understanding of substation project delivery, client service, and operational execution.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, public and external agencies
• High level of initiative and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with clear expectations and highly responsive, internally and externally
• Excellent presentation and verbal/written communications skills
• Displays a high level of initiative and explores new opportunities while understanding the risk to the organization
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access) and additional software knowledge depending on specialty.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the US

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box - because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don't want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people - both our clients and our employees -for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America's essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

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Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $160,200 - $216,600
* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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