Transmission Department Manager

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

Our company is looking for a highly experienced Transmission Line Division Manager to join our team 1. People Leadership & Development Lead and develop a high-performing team of engineers and designers through effective recruitment, mentoring, coaching, and performance management. Collaborate with HR and Recruiting to attract top talent and oversee onboarding for all assigned staff (including interns, new graduates, transfers, and contract conversions). Guide employees in identifying and pursuing career paths within the T&D organization. Conduct annual performance reviews and create development plans as required. Identify training needs and implement targeted training programs in collaboration with T&D leadership. Champion a positive and inclusive culture rooted in safety, ownership, innovation, and teamwork. 2. Project Execution & Technical Excellence Serve as a senior technical advisor on transmission projects across the region and for our international teams. Monitor team performance on project execution and take corrective actions as needed to meet quality, schedule, and budget targets. Drive adoption of innovative tools, technologies, and workflows to enhance engineering efficiency and outcomes. Support proposal development and QA/QC efforts for key projects. Collaborate with regional and Burns & McDonnell India leadership to align project staffing, resource planning, and technical direction. 3. Strategic Planning & Business Growth Contribute to the formulation and execution of the region’s strategic business plan, including SWOT analysis and vision development. Partner with Marketing, Account Management and Business Development teams to pursue new business, develop proposals, and support sales strategies. Participate in trade shows, conferences, and thought leadership to promote the firm’s capabilities. Promote diversity, innovation, and process improvement initiatives across the department. 4. Cross-Regional & Organizational Alignment Coordinate with other regional and national leaders to share best practices and support company Global objectives. Facilitate alignment across T&D offices on standards, tools, and key initiatives. Support efforts to integrate global engineering resources and ensure consistent delivery. Assist in resource coordination and work assignment to ensure optimal project staffing. 5. Operational & Quality Oversight Ensure compliance with T&D Quality Management System and support internal QA/QC processes. Lead continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency and consistency in project delivery. Provide input into selection and implementation of project management systems. Support development of specialized market offerings, including EPC and program management solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or a related field from an accredited program
Minimum 7 years of consulting experience in transmission and distribution, with a focus on engineering design or project management
Proven leadership or supervisory experience in an engineering or technical environment
Experience in team mentoring and performance development
Strong communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills
Demonstrated knowledge of project management tools and methodologies
Record of financial success in project delivery

Nice To Haves

10+ years of industry experience
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP)
Experience working with EcoSys, Microsoft Project, PowerBI, and similar tools
Experience in business development, including proposal writing and client engagement
Prior experience in a multi-office, matrixed organizational structure