Director - Substations

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of project managers, project engineers, superintendents, and field personnel
• Establish a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence
• Mentor emerging leaders and build succession pipelines across substation operations
• Drive collaboration across engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), and executive leadership
• Oversee full lifecycle delivery of substation and transmission construction projects (typically 12kV–230kV)
• Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and contractual requirements
• Manage project controls, including cost forecasting, risk mitigation, and resource planning
• Prefabrication efforts and oversight
• Oversee self-performed and subcontracted work, including union labor coordination (IBEW)
• Provide executive-level oversight of: Substation design (physical, protection & control) High-voltage equipment installation (transformers, breakers, switchgear) Commissioning and energization
• Ensure compliance with: OSHA, NERC, IEEE, and client-specific standards
• Promote innovation (digital substations, automation, modular construction)
• Financial & P&L Accountability
• Own P&L for substation business unit or region
• Drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and cost control
• Acknowledge and approve bids, estimates, and major procurement decisions
• Monitor KPIs such as: Gross margin, Labor productivity, Change order capture
• Client & Business Development
• Build and maintain relationships with: Utilities (IOUs, munis, co-ops) Developers (renewables, data centers) Engineering firms General contractors and EPC partners
• Support pursuit strategy, proposals, and interviews
• Identify new markets (renewables, grid modernization, battery storage)
• Safety & Compliance Leadership
• Champion a zero-incident safety culture
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory, environmental, and company standards
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 10–20+ years of experience in: Substation construction / engineering Electrical contracting (utility-scale preferred)
• 5–10+ years in senior leadership (Director / Sr. Manager level)
• Deep expertise in: High-voltage systems (69kV–500kV+) EPC project delivery models Union labor environments (IBEW preferred)

Benefits

• At Baker, we are proud to be an employee-owned company. When you join, you will have the opportunity for a great career and the financial benefits of being an owner.
• Through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), eligible employees can become part owners of the company. Instead of just receiving a paycheck, you will be given shares of the company's stock over time. As the company prospers, the value of these shares can increase, providing you with a potential wealth-building opportunity in addition to a competitive compensation package.
• The ESOP will enable you to share the company's success and growth.
• For more information regarding employee ownership at Baker Electric and its significant potential, click here: Employee Stock Ownership Program | Baker Electric (baker-electric.com)

Pay Transparency

• The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.
• Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
• A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Acknowledgements

• Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran.