ETG Regional Operations Leader & Builder

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.; Columbia, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. is expanding its Electrical Testing Group and seeking an entrepreneurial Operations Manager to lead a new regional unit from the ground up.

You will own day-to-day execution, build and supervise a technical team, and manage P&L objectives while collaborating with ETG leadership to deploy a proven business model in a new region. This leadership role combines startup energy with the stability of a 40-year engineering powerhouse, offering growth, accountability,

Qualifications

• 7+ years in power systems testing, commissioning, or utility operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing people, budgets, and project delivery.
• Strong understanding of protective relaying, automation, and SCADA systems.
• Entrepreneurial mindset — thrives in building structure from scratch.
• Excellent communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience with EOS or similar operating systems preferred.
• Willingness to travel regionally and work in a dynamic field environment.

Responsibilities

• Faithfully execute the ETG business plan — achieving or exceeding P&L, revenue, and performance goals.
• Lead all regional operations including scheduling, resource planning, quality assurance, safety, and project delivery.
• Implement and maintain ETG’s operating systems, testing standards, and documentation processes.
• Manage field operations for protective relaying, SCADA, and IEC 61850 systems commissioning.
• Ensure alignment between technical execution and business objectives — balancing efficiency, quality, and profitability.
• Integrate all major functions of the local ETG operation and build a cohesive leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

People management

P&L management

Project delivery

Entrepreneurial mindset

Communication

Travel willingness

EOS framework experience

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. is expanding its Electrical Testing Group and seeking an entrepreneurial Operations Manager to lead a new regional unit from the ground up.

You will own day-to-day execution, build and supervise a technical team, and manage P&L objectives while collaborating with ETG leadership to deploy a proven business model in a new region. This leadership role combines startup energy with the stability of a 40-year engineering powerhouse, offering growth, accountability,