W/WW Transmission and Utilities Lead

Freese and Nichols; North Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transmission and Utilities Lead to drive growth in Kansas and Missouri. This pivotal role involves leading a high-performing team, building strategic partnerships, and winning new business through innovative proposals. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in transmission and utilities engineering, a strong background in project management, and a commitment to exceptional client service. Join a firm that values integrity, quality, and community service, and enjoy a flexible work environment with hybrid scheduling options and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Paid overtime for salaried employees

Annual bonus

Access to company cabins

Flexible work environment

Alternative work schedule with a day off every other Friday

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in W/WW transmission and utilities engineering.
• Proven project management skills in managing complex utility projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team to deliver exceptional client service.
• Develop and nurture relationships with key clients and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Project Management

Client Development

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer Registration in Kansas and Missouri

Job description

Freese and Nichols is seeking a W/WW Transmission and Utilities Lead in our Overland Park, KS office to spearhead the growth of our company and practice in Kansas and Missouri. You'll play a pivotal role in:

• Growing and leading a high-performing team: Guide and mentor your team to deliver exceptional client service.
• Building strategic partnerships: Develop and nurture relationships with key clients, regulatory agencies and teaming partners.
• Winning new business: Craft compelling proposals and lead the pursuit of new opportunities.
• Staying ahead of the curve: Embrace innovation and ensure our team utilizes cutting-edge technology.

As a key part of our W/WW Transmission and Utilities leadership team in the Central Plains (Kansas/Missouri/Arkansas/Oklahoma), additional responsibilities include:

• Transmission and Utilities strategy development related to Kansas and Missouri.
• Execute the development, refinement, and implementation of the annual business plan for strategic clients, programs, projects, and conferences.
• Provide leadership in obtaining and developing applicable key clients each year in connection with our strategy and annual planned targets.
• Develop high-value client relationships, while representing Freese and Nichols with key clients and teaming partners.
• Serve as Client Representative for current and/or growth clients.
• Engage and cultivate client service teams to support understanding and delivering on client needs and expectations.
• Create client engagement strategies and pursuit plans, actively leading in key opportunity proposal strategy, positioning, teaming, messaging, and interview development.
• Serve as senior technical resource for key clients and engineers.
• Support development of staff members, especially as it relates to exceptional client service delivery, strategic planning, and effective communication.
• Ensure quality client services, clarity on work products, and delivery of high-quality services within budget and schedule constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer Registration in Kansas and Missouri.
• 15+ years of experience in W/WW transmission and utilities engineering, including design of water pump stations, wastewater lift stations, pipelines (large and small diameter), and storage tanks.
• Proven project management skills in managing complex, multi-discipline treatment plant and utility projects.
• Knowledge of KDHE and MDNR processes and requirements.
• Must possess verifiable experience of client development/sales, specifically being a leader of developing client relationships with a larger engineering consultant team/firm (regional and company-wide).

About Freese and Nichols

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at https://www.freese.com/services/benefits-that-work/), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,200+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at https://www.freese.com/careers/.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.