Substation Department Manager

Burns & McDonnell; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

You will work with HR, Marketing, and Business Development to pursue opportunities, guide technical excellence, and ensure quality, schedule, and budget adherence for projects. This role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and cross-regional coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to present complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of substation engineers and designers to foster high performance.
• Partner with HR/Recruiting to attract top talent and onboard new hires.
• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within Burns & McDonnell’s MacCulture values.
• Conduct performance reviews and support career development; strengthen technical and EPC delivery capabilities.
• Coordinate with global engineering resources to support project needs.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering/architecture/construction)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Wishing you could have an ownership stake in the company you work for? At Burns & McDonnell, you can. Founded in 1898, we are a 100% employee‑owned, award‑winning engineering, architecture, construction, environmental, and consulting firm with offices and project teams nationwide. Our mission is simple: make our clients successful.

As we begin building our presence in Boise, our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Global Practice is looking for a Substation Department Manager to help lead and shape that expansion. This role sets the strategic direction for our Substation business, develops a high‑performing team, and supports strong project delivery across the region.

You’ll work closely with regional and national Substation leadership as we build a dynamic, innovative, and people‑focused team in Boise.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of substation engineers and designers, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance culture.
• Partner with HR and Recruiting to attract top talent and support onboarding for new hires.
• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging while reinforcing Burns & McDonnell’s MacCulture values.
• Conduct performance reviews, support career development, and strengthen technical and EPC delivery capabilities.
• Collaborate with global engineering resources, including Burns & McDonnell India, to support project needs.

Market Strategy & Growth

• Shape and execute the strategic plan for Substation growth in the Boise region.
• Understand industry trends and align service offerings with evolving market needs.
• Partner with Marketing, Account Management, and Business Development to pursue opportunities and strengthen client relationships.
• Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and pursuit decisions.
• Drive cross‑selling and collaboration across Global Practices and regions.

Project Execution & Technical Excellence

• Serve as a senior technical advisor on substation engineering projects.
• Monitor project performance to ensure quality, schedule, and budget expectations are met.
• Support QA/QC processes and adherence to the T&D Quality Management System.
• Champion innovative tools, technologies, and workflows to improve project delivery.
• Coordinate with cross‑regional and global teams to optimize resources and technical direction.

Cross‑Regional Collaboration

• Align with national and regional leaders on standards, tools, and best practices.
• Support shared pursuits and client work across T&D departments and offices.
• Reinforce a "One Burns & McDonnell" approach to delivery and client service.

Financial Performance

• Ensure sustainable, profitable growth through effective staffing, utilization, and workload management.
• Monitor financial performance, chargeability, and overhead investment.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and consistency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree from an accredited program and 7 years related professional experience in design and/or project management is required.
• Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
• Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
• Must be expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Project Management

Primary Location

US-ID-Boise

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID

261587

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-EF #T&D