Manager of Transmission & Distribution Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $105-$125 / hour DOE

JOB TITLE

Manager, Electrical Utility / High Voltage Power & Distribution Team

LAUREN FOUNDATIONS

At Lauren, integrity is everything. Its about trust, transparency, honesty, and respect, driving us to make the right choices, not just the easy ones. We are adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced industry by embracing challenges with flexibility and foresight. Our accountability means taking ownership, being dependable, and contributing to continuous improvement. We are collaborative, fostering shared success by leveraging diverse talents and ideas, listening more, and supporting one another. Above all, we are committed to quality, striving for excellence with attention to detail, continuous improvement, and pride in every achievement.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager of Electrical Utility / High Voltage leads the Power & Distribution team, overseeing professionals from junior to senior levels. This role involves mentoring, working with experienced engineers and designers. The manager is responsible for implementing departmental policies and strategies to achieve short-term goals, solving moderately complex challenges, and influencing broader organizational practices related to electrical utilities and high-voltage systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hiring Initiate resource approval, collaborate with the Recruiter for reviewing, interviewing, and hiring staff.
• Onboarding Conduct first-day orientation, discipline-specific onboarding, and set expectations.
• Offboarding Follow procedures for voluntary and involuntary staff transitions.
• Training & Resource Assignment Ensure team members are equipped and assigned appropriately.
• Proposal Reviews Provide technical input and resource planning for proposals.
• Performance Monitoring Audit and assess team performance and deliverables.
• Mentorship & One-on-Ones Support professional development through regular engagement.
• Engineering Tools & Standards Maintain and improve tools, templates, datasheets, and standards specific to electrical utility and high voltage systems.
• Budget Management Manage or transition departmental budget responsibilities.
• Client Engagement Build and maintain client relationships, representing the discipline in meetings and communications.
• Project Leadership Act as Project Manager or Project Engineer for approximately 80% of the role, with a focus on electrical utility and high voltage projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

SKILLS

KNOWLEDGE

ABILITIES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This role is critical to Laurens continued success in delivering high-quality electrical utility and high-voltage solutions. The manager will play a key role in shaping the future of the Power & Distribution team through leadership, innovation, and collaboration.