Regional ETG Operations Lead — Build & Scale

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D

Long Term Disability

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. is expanding its Electrical Testing Group and seeking an Operations Manager to lead a new regional location from inception.

You’ll own day-to-day execution, build a growing technical team, manage P&L objectives, and partner with ETG leadership to scale the business. The role combines startup energy with the stability of a 40+ year engineering powerhouse, offering ownership, challenging projects, and a path to a mature, profitable operation within a national

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 — ensuring everyone is rowing in the same direction.
• Lead, manage, and hold team members accountable for results and commitments.
• Build and nurture a healthy, functional leadership team under the EOS framework.
• Resolve issues effectively: identify root causes, address conflict constructively, and drive solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Power systems testing

Project delivery

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

EOS framework

Travel readiness

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. is expanding its Electrical Testing Group and seeking an Operations Manager to lead a new regional location from inception.

You’ll own day-to-day execution, build a growing technical team, manage P&L objectives, and partner with ETG leadership to scale the business. The role combines startup energy with the stability of a 40+ year engineering powerhouse, offering ownership, challenging projects, and a path to a mature, profitable operation within a national