Electric Utilities Group Leader

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson • Saint Paul, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

SEH is currently searching for an Electric Utilities Group Leader to join our talented Mechanical/Electrical team. As an employee-owner, you will be part of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members, with a foundation of respect, flexibility, and accountability. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. The role involves collaborating on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities. Being 100% employee-owned means sharing in the company’s success, with career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training, and work arrangements that promote work/life balance. Flexible holidays and Paid Family Leave are also offered.

Requirements

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience in electric utilities (distribution and/or substation preferred) OR Experience leading or scaling multi-discipline utility engineering teams
• Experience with PLS-CADD, CYME, ETAP, etc., and physical layout standards (IEEE, NESC, RUS)
• Background in either: Consulting engineering OR Utility operations/engineering
• Direct experience working with: Municipal utilities, Electric cooperatives, Investor-owned utilities
• Demonstrated leadership experience (formal or informal)
• Minimum of 10+ years' experience
• Strong verbal communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Build the Business: Develop and execute a 3-year growth plan, identify and prioritize new service lines (Distribution engineering, Substation engineering and planning, Transmission engineering - planning, line design, reconductoring, rebuilds, Additional utility services), and establish a clear roadmap for capability expansion.
• Drive Revenue Growth: Lead or support business development efforts, leverage existing relationships or build new ones, and position SEH as a trusted partner to utilities.
• Establish Technical Capabilities: Build or expand internal expertise in Distribution engineering, Substation engineering, design, and planning, and Transmission engineering. Ensure high-quality delivery and technical credibility.
• Build & Lead a Team: Recruit, develop, and lead a scalable team structure. Create clarity around roles, expectations, and performance. Foster a culture of accountability and ownership.
• Integrate Within SEH: Collaborate with the Mechanical/Electrical practice and broader teams. Align with SEH’s operational model (utilization, project delivery, etc.). Translate strategy into measurable execution.

Benefits

• Employee-owned
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays
• Paid Family Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees