Director, Substation

ENTRUST Solutions Group • Warrenville, IL

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About The Position

Join our dedicated team as a Director in our Substation group! You’ll oversee
multiple large and complex projects and programs, leading a team of talented
engineers and senior technical leaders. Your role is crucial in ensuring the
success of our projects and the satisfaction of our clients.

You’ll be responsible for the technical oversight, mentorship, and direction of
engineering teams working on a portfolio of projects or multiple individual
projects for various clients. You’ll collaborate with other departments to
execute the engineering and design components of projects, leveraging the
knowledge and experience of your team. Mentoring, training, and supporting your
engineers will be a key part of your role. You’ll partner with project managers
to plan, direct, and monitor project teams, ensuring all technical aspects of
substation engineering are executed effectively. You’ll also monitor technical
resources and workload forecasts, manage the scope, schedule, and budget, and
ensure the overall quality and technical accuracy of project designs.

In this role, you are enabled to be at the forefront of integrating artificial
intelligence (AI) and utilizing tools such as, Microsoft Copilot, bespoke AI
workflow tools, and an IT team dedicated to continuous improvement and
innovation to enhance our operations and drive efficiency. All employees can
engage with the Digital Transformation Team to support the integration of new
tools and following employee ideas to drive success for the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited engineering school.
• At least 8 -10 years of experience related to working within substation facilities.
• Experience with substation automation, protective relaying, grounding systems, and equipment (transformers, circuit breakers, and switchgear).

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience of 1-3 years at Director level role.
• Professional Engineer licensure by examination or must be preparing to take the PE exam in the short term.

Responsibilities

• Technical oversight of engineering teams
• Mentorship and direction of engineering teams
• Collaborate with other departments to execute engineering and design components of projects
• Mentoring, training, and supporting engineers
• Partner with project managers to plan, direct, and monitor project teams
• Monitor technical resources and workload forecasts
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget
• Ensure overall quality and technical accuracy of project designs

Benefits

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director