Project Director - Electrical Engineering Utility Markets

NTH Consultants, Ltd. • Grand Rapids, MI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join NTH Consultants, Ltd. as a Project Director to anchor and build our newly formed Electrical Engineering Division, focusing on developing client footprints and relationships in Michigan’s power and utility markets. Since 1968, NTH Consultants, Ltd. has been a critical part of infrastructure engineering and environmental services, strengthening communities and protecting ecosystems. We offer solutions in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, structural design, and construction management. As an employee-owned firm, we value career growth, flexibility, professional development, and a collaborative, innovative culture built on accountability, ownership, inclusion, integrity, safety, and excellence. We have offices in Northville, Detroit, East Lansing, Grand Rapids, and a lab and equipment office in Livonia, positioning us for expansion.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, from a 4-year accredited college or university.
• Professional registration in Michigan or the ability to attain reciprocity.
• 15+ years of experience of demonstrated leadership experience providing technical solutions to electrical power challenges and with relevant experience as a consultant, client advocate, and/or account manager within the industry.
• Design experience in electric power distribution, substations, or generation.
• Experience with project planning, budgeting, delegation, and management to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Experience negotiating project scope and fees with clients.
• Experience advocating for clients with equipment manufactures and construction contractors.
• Experience leading and growing a team of diverse professionals.
• Ability to organize technical material into comprehensive reports and perform QA/QC reviews on work product.
• Project planning, invoicing, and collections, budgeting, task delegation and management to ensure project is completed according to work plans.
• Demonstrated ability to seek and establish new clients and build good business relations with both new and existing clients.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills, be able to work in a team environment as well as independently, demonstrate collaborative approach to problem-solving, and have ability to interact with clients to understand their needs.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to and conduct field work at job sites/offices in Michigan.
• Authorized to work full-time in the U.S.A.

Nice To Haves

• Field experience in electric power distribution, substations, or generation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile projects, serve as the trusted advisor for clients, and drive growth opportunities across our markets.
• Function as a client lead and primary point of contact with clients on projects.
• Drive business results by identifying and pursuing new opportunities, expanding client relationships, and positioning NTH’s services to meet evolving client needs.
• Support project managers and ensure the highest level of quality on project deliverables and client services.
• Partner with our Director of Electrical Engineering and other Market Directors to position NTH for growth and provide the needed services to this market.
• Manage all aspects of a project, including financial and technical components.
• Provide technical expertise to our clients to develop solutions and be a technical resource to other project managers on various projects.
• Assist in recruiting and developing new professionals.
• Understand current and upcoming regulations and customer trends affecting NTH’s clients.
• Partner with the Director of Electrical Engineering to develop and build the electrical engineering division.
• Develop and maintain professional business relations with clients.
• Assist in developing business strategies and action plans for creating growth opportunities.
• Conduct periodic site / client visits, project, and business development meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with a generous compensation program to reward performance.
• Bonus programs are available for eligible roles.
• Career Planning program with clear career roadmaps for every role.
• Project Excellence career track with training and mentoring.
• 401(k) program with a company match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Flexible-Hybrid Work Environment for eligible roles.
• Robust paid time off plan.
• Company holiday package.
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness initiatives.
• Medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, supplemental life insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents, HSA, and FSA.
• Life insurance, short term disability, and long-term disability are provided by NTH.
• Inclusive company events and team celebrations.

What This Job Offers

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