Director of Substation

Utility Supply and Construction Company • Cincinnati, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hydaker- Wheatlake Company is currently seeking a full-time Director of Substation to join our growing team! This role provides strategic leadership for the Substation Division, driving operational excellence, employee development, and continuous improvement. The Director will oversee all substation engineering, construction, maintenance, testing, and commissioning projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards. This position involves leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and exceptional customer service. The Director will manage departmental operations, budgets, project financial performance, resource allocation, and overall profitability. Additionally, they will build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, consultants, and utility partners, supporting business development and company growth. Ensuring compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies, while promoting a safety-first culture, is crucial. Collaboration with executive leadership and cross-functional teams for strategic planning, workforce development, and project execution is also a key aspect of this role.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in substation engineering, construction, or utility operations.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and large-scale utility projects.
• Experience managing multimillion-dollar capital projects.
• Utility, EPC, or electrical infrastructure experience required.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage substation design and construction.
• Knowledge of transmission and distribution systems.
• Understanding of protective relaying, SCADA, controls, and commissioning.
• Excellent financial and project management skills.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and customer relationship management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze complex technical and business issues.
• Experience with project scheduling software and ERP/project management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Substation Division by driving operational excellence, employee development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee all substation engineering, construction, maintenance, testing, and commissioning projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and exceptional customer service.
• Manage departmental operations, budgets, project financial performance, resource allocation, and overall profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, consultants, and utility partners while supporting business development and company growth initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies, while promoting a safety-first culture throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to support strategic planning, workforce development, and the successful execution of complex projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed