Director of Substation/Transmission

LVI Associates; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Director of Power Delivery to lead regional operations across Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; West Palm Beach, FL; and Orlando, FL. The role focuses on driving business growth, delivering complex power delivery projects, and strengthening utility client relationships.

The position requires a strong leadership background in transmission, distribution, and substations, with a track record of managing teams, budgets, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related discipline.
• 10+ years in utility infrastructure, power delivery, transmission/distribution, or substation projects.
• Proven leadership of teams, projects, or business operations.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, client management, and financial performance metrics.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain utility client relationships.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for transmission, distribution, and substation project portfolios.
• Develop and maintain relationships with utility clients and stakeholders.
• Lead business development, including strategic pursuits, proposals, and client growth initiatives.
• Oversee project execution to meet safety, quality, schedule, and financial goals.
• Manage departmental budgets, resource planning, forecasting, and performance.
• Mentor project managers, engineering managers, and technical staff.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on regional growth strategies and market expansion.
• Support recruitment, workforce planning, and succession development.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Financial metrics

Project delivery

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Director of Power Delivery

Salary: $170,000-$210,000

Location: Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; West Palm Beach, FL; Orlando, FL.

About the Opportunity

Our client is a nationally recognized provider of utility engineering, project delivery, and infrastructure services supporting electric transmission, distribution, and substation systems. They are seeking a Director of Power Delivery to lead regional operations, drive business growth, and oversee the successful execution of utility infrastructure projects.

This position will play a key leadership role in managing client relationships, developing teams, overseeing project performance, and expanding the organization's presence within the power delivery market.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for transmission, distribution, and substation project portfolios.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with utility clients and industry stakeholders.
• Lead business development efforts, including strategic pursuits, proposal support, and client growth initiatives.
• Oversee project execution to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives are achieved.
• Manage departmental budgets, resource planning, forecasting, and operational performance.
• Mentor and develop project managers, engineering managers, and technical staff.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on regional growth strategies and market expansion efforts.
• Support recruitment, workforce planning, and succession development initiatives.
• Promote a culture focused on safety, accountability, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience supporting utility infrastructure, power delivery, transmission, distribution, or substation projects.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams, projects, or business operations.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, client management, and financial performance metrics.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain utility client relationships.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery teams.
• Background supporting investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, or municipal utilities.
• Experience with organizational growth, strategic planning, and business development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Significant career growth potential within a rapidly expanding organization.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact utility infrastructure programs across a growing market.

Ideal Background

Candidates may come from backgrounds including:

• Director of Engineering
• Director of Operations
• Power Delivery Manager
• Regional Operations Manager
• Engineering Manager
• Program Manager
• Senior Project Manager
• Transmission, Distribution, or Substation Leadership