Description




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.

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.

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.

Cross-Regional & Organizational Alignment

• Coordinate with other regional and national leaders to share best practices and support Burns & McDonnell 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.

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.

Qualifications




Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of industry experience.


• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP).


• Experience working with EcoSys, Microsoft Project, Power BI, and similar tools.


• Experience in business development, including proposal writing and client engagement.


• Prior experience in a multi-office, matrixed organizational structure.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.



EEO/Disabled/Veterans




Job Engineering




Primary Location US-GA-Atlanta




Other Locations US-TN-Chattanooga, US-NC-Charlotte




Schedule: Full-time




Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time




Req ID: 265054




Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D