Substation Engineering Manager/Associate Manager

Enercon Services, Inc.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Enercon Services, Inc. in Naperville, IL is seeking a Substation Engineering Manager to lead a growing Substation organization. You will recruit, mentor, and manage top technical talent while delivering high-quality, on-time projects for utility clients.

The role blends business development with technical excellence, requiring strong client relationships, strategic growth, and familiarity with design, analysis, and engineering standards. Travel is expected 20–25% and a PE license plus U.S.

Qualifications

• Electric Utility experience in the substation function required.
• 3+ years related work experience in substation design and analysis with a minimum of 1 year in a leadership role for Associate Level, 6+ years of experience with 2 years in leadership for Manager Level.
• Excellent leadership, creativity, and technical background to understand and develop the substation business.
• Experience with growing a team and expanding business footprint.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development: Recruit, manage, and supervise both local and remote technical staff to develop and grow the Substation organization.
• Provide ongoing mentoring to direct reports and ensure mentoring is occurring across the team.
• Lead, coordinate, and build teamwork among other team members and disciplines at all levels.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure deliverables meet or exceed client expectations.
• Collaborate with clients to develop procedures that meet requirements and improve effectiveness and quality.
• Lead technical communication and coordination with internal and external clients.
• Project Execution & Quality: Lead projects and proposal development for substation projects.
• Perform quality checks on proposals, conceptual and detail design substation projects.
• Work with Project Managers and clients to ensure high-quality, on-time deliverables within budget.
• Business Operations & Reporting: Develop and implement plans for managing budgets and resources.
• Develop and submit regular reports to track business performance and results.
• Strategic Growth & Marketing: Grow, market, and support the preparation of proposals, presentations, and overall client engagement.
• Develop competitive strategies for acquiring targeted clients and expanding relationships with assigned clients.
• Market Engagement & Awareness: Understand and respond to overall market trends, challenges, and client concerns.
• Attend conferences, workshops, and technical committees to advance ENERCON’s market presence.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Project execution

Mentoring

Strategic growth

Communication skills

Travel 20-25%

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

PE license

Tools

AcSELerator

MicroStation

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Our Power Delivery Group is seeking a Substation Engineering Manager. Step into a high-impact leadership role where you’ll recruit, mentor, and manage top technical talent while driving innovation in Substation Engineering. You'll build strong client relationships, lead strategic growth, and ensure high-quality, on-time project delivery. From business development to technical excellence, this is your chance to help shape the future and make a lasting impact in the industry. This role is available in the following locations:

• Spring, TX (Suburb of Houston)
• Tampa, FL
• Palm Beach Gardens, FL
• Kennewick, WA (or WA State area)
• Remote in Montana, Idaho, Oregon
• Other ENERCON offices will also be considered

Responsibilities

Your expertise sets big projects in motion. You’re not just managing teams—you’re inspiring them. Clients turn to you for trusted solutions, and your strategic ideas help shape the future of power delivery. Every meeting, every decision, every challenge is a chance to lead, grow, and make a real impact.

• Team Leadership & Development: Recruit, manage, and supervise both local and remote technical staff to develop and grow the Substation organization. Provide ongoing mentoring to direct reports and ensure mentoring is occurring across the team. Lead, coordinate, and build teamwork among other team members and disciplines at all levels
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure deliverables meet or exceed client expectations. Collaborate with clients to develop procedures that meet requirements and improve effectiveness and quality. Lead technical communication and coordination with internal and external clients
• Project Execution & Quality: Lead projects and proposal development or substation projects. Perform quality checks on proposals, conceptual and detail design substation projects. Work with Project Managers and clients to ensure high-quality, on-time deliverables within budget. Develop and understand scope definition and budget development in support of Requests for Proposals
• Business Operations & Reporting: Develop and implement plans for managing budgets and resources. Develop and submit regular reports to track business performance and results
• Strategic Growth & Marketing: Grow, market, and support the preparation of proposals, presentations, and overall client engagement. Develop competitive strategies for acquiring targeted clients and expanding relationships with assigned clients. Provide input to support strategic planning, development, deployment, and growth with Power Delivery clients
• Market Engagement & Awareness: Understand and respond to overall market trends, challenges, and client concerns. Attend conferences, workshops, and technical committees to advance ENERCON’s market presence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in Engineering or related discipline
• Electric Utility experience in the substation function required
• 3+ years related work experience in substation design and analysis with a minimum of 1 year in a leadership role for Associate Level, 6+ years of experience with 2 years in leadership for Manager Level
• PE required
• Leadership, creativity, and technical background to understand and develop the substation business
• Entrepreneurial background and experience in growing a team and expanding business footprint
• Practical knowledge of engineering methods and techniques with the ability to read and interpret engineering and design plans for substation projects
• Exceptional attention to detail and a talent for providing excellent customer service
• Demonstrated management experience of a work team delivering on goals and objectives
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of NESC and NEC design requirements and basic regulatory guidelines
• Experience in electrical codes, standards, and criteria for power systems
• Must be collaborative, innovative and team-oriented
• Broad knowledge of industry and regulatory standards pertaining to the electrical substation industry
• Must be able to gain authorization/clearance to access regulated electric utility facilities
• AcSELerator, MicroStation, AutoCAD, and MS Office experience
• Ability to travel 20-25% of the time. Duration of travel may vary from a few days to a few weeks

Compensation Range

USD $117,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is powered by people who make a difference. We offer rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth.

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The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensation expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.