Regional Technical Training Manager- Southeast

United Utility Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

United Utility Services seeks a Regional Technical Training Manager to lead apprenticeship, technical, safety, and continuing education programs for craft and field personnel across multiple units. You will coordinate curriculum development, assessments, and regulatory compliance while serving as the primary training resource in your region.

The role requires extensive travel (50–75%), strong leadership, and proven experience in delivering adult education within the utility sector.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Lineman certification or equivalent utility experience.
• 10+ years in the utility industry with leadership or training duties.
• Experience delivering technical and safety training.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel 50–75%.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver technical, safety, apprenticeship, and continuing education programs.
• Serve as the primary training resource for assigned business units within the designated region.
• Administer and support apprenticeship programs, including evaluations, advancement requirements, laboratory training, and skills verification.
• Collaborate with the Director of Training to develop and deliver continuing education, refresher training, and advanced skills development programs for journeymen, foremen, lead personnel, and experienced craft professionals.
• Collaborate with the Director of Training to support the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of training curriculum, lesson plans, assessments, training standards, and instructional materials.
• Conduct classroom, laboratory, and field-based training for craft, technical, and field personnel, including apprentices.
• Coordinate biannual training cycles and annual training schedules across assigned business units.
• Evaluate employee competency through practical assessments, skills demonstrations, and performance evaluations.
• Maintain training records, documentation, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to identify training needs, support employee development, and address technical skill gaps.
• Manage training equipment, simulators, mobile training resources, and learning technologies.
• Monitor training effectiveness and recommend improvements based on operational needs, incident trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Support leadership development and technical advancement opportunities for field personnel at all career stages.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure training aligns with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Travel 50% - 75% throughout assigned regions to support training delivery and workforce development initiatives.

Skills

Journeyman certification

Leadership

Training delivery

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field

DoL Registered Apprenticeship Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

Job description

About Us

Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions –

Posting Date: 10/06/2026 Minimum posting date: 10/15/2026

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; company-paid holidays; and short and long-term disability.

About The Role

United Utility is seeking a Regional Technical Training Manager to lead the delivery, coordination, and continuous improvement of apprenticeship, technical, safety, and continuing education programs for craft, technical, and field personnel across multiple business units.

The salary range for this position is $125,000.00 - $155,000.00 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; company-paid holidays; and short and long-term disability.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver technical, safety, apprenticeship, and continuing education programs.
• Serve as the primary training resource for assigned business units within the designated region.
• Administer and support apprenticeship programs, including evaluations, advancement requirements, laboratory training, and skills verification.
• Collaborate with the Director of Training to develop and deliver continuing education, refresher training, and advanced skills development programs for journeymen, foremen, lead personnel, and experienced craft professionals.
• Collaborate with the Director of Training to support the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of training curriculum, lesson plans, assessments, training standards, and instructional materials.
• Conduct classroom, laboratory, and field-based training for craft, technical, and field personnel, including apprentices.
• Coordinate biannual training cycles and annual training schedules across assigned business units.
• Evaluate employee competency through practical assessments, skills demonstrations, and performance evaluations.
• Maintain training records, documentation, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to identify training needs, support employee development, and address technical skill gaps.
• Manage training equipment, simulators, mobile training resources, and learning technologies.
• Monitor training effectiveness and recommend improvements based on operational needs, incident trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Support leadership development and technical advancement opportunities for field personnel at all career stages.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure training aligns with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Travel 50% - 75% throughout assigned regions to support training delivery and workforce development initiatives.

Key Qualifications

• Journeyman Lineman certification, completion of a recognized utility apprenticeship program, or equivalent utility industry experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of utility industry experience, including electric utility operations, construction, maintenance, testing, commissioning, or related field activities, with demonstrated leadership, mentoring, or training responsibilities.
• Experience delivering technical, safety, apprenticeship, continuing education, or workforce development training.
• Strong knowledge of utility safety practices, work methods, and apprenticeship training principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective training programs for adult learners.
• Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and learning management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel extensively within assigned regions

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program.
• Previous experience managing apprenticeship, workforce development, or technical training programs.
• Experience supporting curriculum development, instructional design, and competency-based training programs.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Utility instructor certifications or training credentials.

Work Environment

This position requires frequent travel to operating locations, training facilities, and job sites throughout the assigned region. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in both classroom and field environments and interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.

Applicants May Be Asked

“Are you currently employed by the Company?”

For standard external opportunities, this question is used for applicant classification, reporting, and workforce analytics purposes only.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or staffing firms. Resumes submitted without a signed, written agreement with the Company and outside the approved HR/Recruiter process will not be reviewed or considered, and the Company will not be responsible for any associated fees.

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