National Director - Power Delivery & Generation

Socket.dev; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 209,000 - 349,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Development paths for career growth

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Job summary

Olsson seeks a National Director - Power Delivery & Generation to provide strategic leadership for transmission, distribution, substations, power generation, and emerging energy solutions. You will partner with market leaders to drive growth, align strategy with execution, and ensure high-quality project delivery.

In this role you will mentor teams, influence senior leaders, and promote innovation while expanding Olsson's national presence in the power sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• PE license preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in power delivery, substation, transmission, distribution, or power generation.

Responsibilities

• Provide national leadership and strategic direction for Olsson's Power Delivery & Generation market.
• Partner with leaders to develop and execute growth strategies aligned with firmwide objectives.
• Oversee financial results, resource planning, project execution, and operational performance.
• Strengthen client relationships and identify opportunities to expand services and markets.
• Lead Senior Team Leaders, Project Managers, and Technical Experts responsible for delivery.
• Promote innovation, technology adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate resources across teams and regions for sustainable growth.
• Foster collaboration across business units and markets for consistent execution.
• Develop and retain high-performing teams and leadership development opportunities.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies.
• Champion quality, risk management, and safety across the market.
• Represent Olsson with clients, associations, and partners as a top industry leader.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Business development

Client relationships

Communication

Financial management

Resource forecasting

Industry knowledge

Change management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Olsson is looking for a National Director - Power Delivery & Generation to provide strategic leadership for one of our fastest-growing markets. This role is responsible for advancing the vision, growth, performance, and national presence of our Power Delivery & Generation business, including transmission, distribution, substation, power generation, and emerging energy solutions.

As National Director, you will partner with market leaders, technical experts, project managers, and business unit leaders to drive operational excellence, strengthen client relationships, expand market presence, and ensure the successful delivery of complex energy projects. You will play a key role in aligning strategy with execution while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence across the organization.

This is an opportunity for a proven industry leader who understands the evolving energy landscape and is passionate about developing people, growing client partnerships, and shaping the future of infrastructure that powers communities.

What You'll Do

• Provide national leadership and strategic direction for Olsson's Power Delivery & Generation market.
• Partner with market, operational, and technical leaders to develop and execute growth strategies aligned with firmwide objectives.
• Drive business performance through responsible oversight of financial results, resource planning, project execution, and operational effectiveness.
• Strengthen client relationships and identify opportunities to expand services, enter new markets, and support long-term growth.
• Lead and support Senior Team Leaders, Project Managers, Technical Experts, and other key leaders responsible for project delivery and technical excellence.
• Promote innovation, technology adoption, and continuous improvement to enhance service delivery and project outcomes.
• Coordinate resources across teams and regions to support sustainable growth and maximize utilization.
• Foster collaboration across business units, disciplines, and markets to ensure consistent execution and knowledge sharing.
• Develop, mentor, and retain high-performing teams while creating leadership development opportunities throughout the organization.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, emerging technologies, and market opportunities to position Olsson for future success.
• Champion quality, risk management, and safety initiatives across the market.
• Represent Olsson with clients, industry organizations, conferences, strategic partners, and professional associations as a recognized leader in the power industry.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in the power delivery, substation, transmission, distribution, or power generation industry.
• Demonstrated success leading large teams, complex projects, and multi-disciplinary organizations.
• Strong understanding of project-based consulting, strategic planning, financial management, resource forecasting, and operational performance.
• Proven ability to grow markets, develop client relationships, and lead business development efforts.
• Experience leading organizational change, driving innovation, and implementing operational improvements.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence senior leaders, align diverse teams, and execute long-term strategies across a national organization.
• Strong understanding of industry trends, regulatory environments, and emerging technologies impacting the power sector.

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The typical annual salary range for this role is as listed below. Compensation may vary based on geographic location, experience, and qualifications. Employees in this role may be eligible for our performance‑based bonus and merit increases.

National Pay Range: $160,500 — $349,000 USD

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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