Practice Leader – Electrical Transmission & Distribution

S&ME•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

S&ME is seeking an experienced, growth-minded Practice Leader to help expand its Electrical Transmission & Distribution practice across the organization. The role is part of S&ME’s Energy Market, which supports utility and private clients through environmental, civil, and geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and special inspection services using a life-cycle approach. The position is flexible within S&ME’s footprint. The Practice Leader will develop and execute a strategic growth plan, pursue new business, and build relationships with clients at local and national levels. Working with local operations and internal leaders, the role will help develop the teams, capabilities, and resources needed to scale the market. The leader will mentor multidisciplinary teams and help ensure projects deliver quality solutions, safety, and client satisfaction while promoting innovation and keeping pace with market trends and competitive dynamics. S&ME is a 100% employee-owned company. This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must meet the company’s Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements and have valid employment eligibility (I-9); visa assistance is not available.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in project/program or market leadership roles.
Proven success driving revenue growth for geotechnical, environmental, civil, construction materials testing, or special inspection services within Electrical Transmission & Distribution or similar markets.
Strong network and client relationships in the Power & Utilities sector.
A proven track record of winning and delivering opportunities for multiple clients within the electrical transmission and distribution market.
Must meet S&ME’s Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements.
Must have valid employment eligibility (I-9); visa assistance is not available.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a strategic growth plan for the Electrical Transmission & Distribution market.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities to meet or exceed revenue targets for environmental, civil, and geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and special inspection services.
Establish and grow key local and national client relationships in the market.
Collaborate with local operations and expand existing client relationships.
Use industry relationships and presence to position S&ME as a trusted partner.
Deliver client experiences that support repeat business and long-term partnerships.
Partner with internal leaders to build the teams, capabilities, and resources needed to scale.
Mentor and lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering high-quality solutions.
Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and growth.
Support project execution focused on quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and competitive dynamics.
Champion innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA and FSA options.
100% employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) with a minimum 5% company contribution and automatic enrollment.
401(k) retirement plan.
Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), with rollover options.
Paid maternity and parental leave.
Pet insurance.
Mentorship and career development programs.
Credential incentive program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee recognition program.
Company vehicle and fuel card for project-based roles.
$2,000 employee referral bonuses.
Professional training and career growth opportunities.