Director Transmission Engineering

Dudek; United States; Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudek is seeking an experienced Director of Transmission Engineering to lead and grow our transmission services for energy clients. Based in California or Arizona, this senior leader will oversee project delivery, build client teams, shape strategy, and expand Dudek’s presence in the energy sector.

The role requires 10–15+ years in transmission, a PE license, and a proven ability to win work through networking, proposals, and client relationships.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering; power-focused programs preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years in transmission systems site development and design with proven leadership.
• Strong command of industry codes, standards, and best practices.
• Proven client-facing experience and ability to win work.
• Experience reviewing plan & profile drawings, sag & tension charts, poles, structures, foundations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale a transmission engineering team with clear KPIs.
• Oversee design from conceptual phase through completion.
• Ensure deliverables meet client expectations, codes, and standards.
• Manage client services, budgets, and scheduling.
• Drive business development and client relationships.
• Foster innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Engineering design

Project management

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Structural/Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

PSSE

CAD platforms

Job description

Overview

Location(s): California / ArizonaWork Environment: Hybrid / RemoteCompensation: $200,000-$250,000 annually*

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies.

Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has beenrecognized by leading industry organizations, andwe’vebeen honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.

Our employee‑owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.

Learn more about ouraward-winning culture, thebenefits and perksof being aDudekian, and theprojectsyou will have the opportunity to shape.

Position Overview

Who You Are

As anemployee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, andcollaborationwhile thinking resourcefully and independently.

Like allDudekians, you are curious andsolution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit ofinnovation.

HowYou’llMake an Impact

Dudek is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Transmission Engineering to lead and grow transmission services for energy clients. This senior leader will oversee project delivery, build client and project teams, shape strategy, and strengthen client relationships. The role will expand Dudek’s transmission engineering capabilities and client base while leveraging market relationships to guide strategy and increase the firm’s presence in the energy sector.

The ideal seller-doer will have 10–15+ years of experience in the transmission power delivery market and a proven ability to build client relationships and win work through networking, marketing, and referrals. This individual will lead client services, prepare engineering design drawings, serve as engineer of record, and build and manage a team responsible for transmission engineering deliverables. Additional responsibilities include leading transmission routing and siting, coordinating with Dudek’s environmental teams, and delivering projects on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate would be positioned in a California or Arizona office and may require nationwide travel to support client needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leading Teams:

• Collaborate with and lead teams developing transmission design drawings for early-stage projects, including civil, electrical, and structural engineers, land use planners, and environmental specialists, to align designs with client siting priorities
• Lead, mentor, and scale a transmission engineering team
• Set short- and long-term goals with clear KPIs for delivery, quality, and growth
• Oversee staffing, resourcing, training, and technical development

Technical Oversight:

• Apply established transmission engineering principles, practices, codes, and procedures
• Lead transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion
• Review transmission line design deliverables at a senior technical level
• Confirm deliverables align with client expectations, industry codes, and internal standards
• Guide teams through complex constructability and design challenges

Project Management and Client Services Manager:

• Work directly with the client and project team members to ensure project timelines, budgets, and resources are allocated in accordance with executed contracts

Business and Client Development:

• Act as a senior technical and client-facing business leader
• Partner closely with Business Development, Project Management, and executive leadership
• Support proposal development, project financial performance, and long-term client relationships

Innovation & Collaboration

• Advance engineering tools, processes, and workflows through continuous improvement
• Collaborate across disciplines, regions, and project teams to strengthen delivery
• Promote innovation and challenge legacy practices to improve outcomes

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (power-focused programs preferred)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of experience in site development engineering and design for transmission systems, with a proven track record of managing and designing complex projects.
• Strong command of industry codes, standards, and best practices
• Strong people leadership and client-facing experience
• Proven experience reviewing: Plan & profile drawings, Sag & tension charts, Poles, structures, and foundations
• Preferred Tools & Software: PLS‑CADD, PLS‑POLE, PLS‑TOWER, PSSE, and CAD platforms and PDF markup tools

Compensation: $200,000-$250,000 annually*

*Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.

Working Conditions

• This joboperatesin a remote or office-basedenvironmentand this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
• This job requires occasional project site visits, basedoutdoorswhich can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:

• Working on a computer, sitting, or standing forlong periodsof time in an office or remote office setting.

• Employees must be capable of bending, squatting, climbing ladders, and Finish lifting upto 35 lbs. unassisted; 50lbs in a team lift (two or more employees).

• This job requires attending meetings, both in person and virtually as well as speaking on the phone with government agency representatives, members of the public, and others.Speaking,hearingand listening arerequired.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.

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Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair andequitableprocesses, based on merit, free from any discrimination.

Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable lawsprovidingequal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to allpersonsinvolved in Dudek’s operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek’s commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action.

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