Vice President-High Voltage Engineering/Transmission Line
Vice President, High Voltage Transmission
Remote | Full-Time | U.S.-Based
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on VP, High Voltage to lead and scale a high-voltage and transmission engineering practice. This is a player/coach role, ideal for a senior technical leader who enjoys staying close to the work while building teams, setting strategy, and partnering with clients.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-voltage transmission engineering organization
- Establish short- and long-term goals with clear KPIs tied to delivery, quality, and growth
- Own staffing, resourcing, training, and technical development
Technical Oversight
- Provide senior-level review of transmission line design deliverables
- Ensure compliance with client requirements, industry codes, and internal standards
- Guide teams through complex constructability and design challenges
Client & Business Partnership
- Serve as a senior technical and business-facing leader with clients
- Collaborate closely with Business Development, Project Management, and executive leadership
- Support proposals, project financials, and long-term client relationships
Innovation & Collaboration
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering tools, processes, and workflows
- Partner cross-functionally across disciplines and geographies
- Champion innovation and challenge legacy approaches
Qualifications
- BS in Electrical, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (power-focused programs preferred)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 15+ years of transmission line engineering experience
- Strong command of industry codes, standards, and best practices
- Proven experience reviewing:
- Plan & profile drawings
- Sag & tension charts
- Poles, structures, and foundations
Preferred Tools & Software
- PLS‑CADD, PLS‑POLE, PLS‑TOWER
- PSSE
- CAD platforms and PDF markup tools
Leadership & Communication
- Strong people leadership and client-facing experience
- High emotional intelligence and communication skills
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-accountability environments
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel 25%+
- Valid passport
Compensation & Benefits
- Bonus opportunities
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- Strong professional development support
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