Regional Transmission Department Manager – Southeast

Burns & McDonnell; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a senior leader to guide a regional team of engineers and designers in transmission & distribution. You will drive performance, recruit talent, mentor staff, and ensure project excellence across multiple locations including Charlotte and Atlanta.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, client engagement, and cross‑regional collaboration to expand capabilities and deliver high‑quality projects with safety and innovation at the core.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or a related field from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of engineers and designers through recruitment, mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
• Collaborate with HR and Recruiting to attract top talent and oversee onboarding for interns, new graduates, transfers, and contract conversions.
• Guide employees in identifying and pursuing career paths within the T&D organization.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and create development plans as required.
• Identify training needs and implement targeted training programs in collaboration with T&D leadership.
• Champion a positive and inclusive culture rooted in safety, ownership, innovation, and teamwork.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor on transmission projects across the region and for international teams.
• Monitor team performance on project execution and take corrective actions to meet quality, schedule, and budget targets.
• Drive adoption of innovative tools, technologies, and workflows to enhance engineering efficiency and outcomes.
• Support proposal development and QA/QC efforts for key projects.
• Collaborate with regional and Burns & McDonnell India leadership to align staffing, resources, and technical direction.
• Contribute to the region’s strategic business plan, including SWOT analysis and vision development.
• Partner with Marketing, Account Management, and Business Development to pursue new business and proposals.
• Participate in trade shows and thought leadership to promote capabilities.
• Promote diversity, innovation, and process improvement across the department.
• Coordinate with other regional and national leaders to share best practices and support global objectives.
• Support efforts to integrate global engineering resources and ensure consistent delivery.
• Assist in resource coordination and work assignment to ensure optimal project staffing.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System and support QA/QC processes.
• Lead continuous improvement to increase efficiency and consistency in project delivery.
• Provide input into selection and implementation of project management systems.
• Support development of specialized market offerings, including EPC and program management solutions.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring & coaching

Communication

Project management

Staff onboarding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or related field

PE and/or PMP (preferred)

Tools

EcoSys

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a senior leader to guide a regional team of engineers and designers in transmission & distribution. You will drive performance, recruit talent, mentor staff, and ensure project excellence across multiple locations including Charlotte and Atlanta.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, client engagement, and cross‑regional collaboration to expand capabilities and deliver high‑quality projects with safety and innovation at the core.