Director of Electrical Services - Utilities
LJA · Austin, TX · 2 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director of Electrical Services role at LJA Utilities is responsible for leading and expanding the electrical engineering practice, focusing on power transmission and distribution (T&D).
REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering is required
- Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer is required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 15+ years of specialized experience
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to build strong relationships
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & CLIENT RELATIONS
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in electrical transmission and distribution
- Build and maintain strong relationships with utilities, municipalities, and private clients
- Lead proposal development, interviews, and contract negotiations
- Collaborate with other service lines to cross-sell and expand client engagements
TECHNICAL OVERSIGHT
- Provide senior-level guidance on design and execution of T&D projects (substations, transmission lines, distribution systems)
- Ensure projects meet quality standards, budgets, and schedules
- Stay current with industry trends, codes, and emerging technologies
AVERAGE DAY
- Applies knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas using advanced techniques, theory, precepts and practices in the water resources field.
- Plans, coordinates, designs and directs projects with many complex features consisting of wastewater treatment plants, water supply plant design, sewage lift / pump station and force main design, water transmission lines, and storm water lift stations for both public works clients and municipal utility districts.
- Leads and participates with peers in business development efforts to grow the business from the ground up.
- Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
- Conform to all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment.
- Communicate and meet with various City Councils and Public Works staff.
- Build, lead, and mentor a team of electrical engineers and designers.
- Develop performance expectations, provide coaching, and foster professional development.
- Recruit, hire, and retain top engineering talent.
- Develop pipelines for future staffing needs.
- Lead onboarding and integration of new team members.
COMPANY INFORMATION
- LJA is an employee-owned company with over 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners.
- We offer generous time off, comprehensive benefits, family support, education support, referral bonuses, community impact, professional development, and fun culture.
- Employees can participate in volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
- We provide tuition reimbursement and in-house courses for professional development.
- We offer great internal mobility opportunities to advance careers.
- We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach.
- We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication.
APPLYING FOR THE ROLE
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