Hybrid Head of Transmission & Structural Engineering

Verdantas

Petoskey (MI)

Remote

USD 180,000 - 220,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas seeks a dynamic Department Leader to oversee the Transmission & Structural Department, delivering engineering for overhead and underground transmission, PLS-CADD modeling, and foundation design for utilities and energy developers. The role blends leadership, growth, and technical excellence across a national footprint.

The ideal candidate will set direction, mentor staff, and coordinate resources across offices to deliver as one integrated team.

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and PE licensure.
15+ years of progressive transmission engineering and design experience with leadership responsibilities.
Proven ability to grow backlog, lead major pursuits, and manage cross-office teams.
Strong knowledge of overhead and underground transmission line engineering and related design practices.

Responsibilities

Develop department strategy aligned with growth objectives.
Oversee day-to-day operations, staffing, forecasting, and delivery across offices.
Own department financial performance including revenue, margin, and budgeting.
Monitor project portfolio health, address delivery risks, and coordinate with PMs and Leaders.
Establish QA/QC policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
Ensure high-quality, compliant delivery across transmission and structural scopes.