Engineering Manager

About the Company Our client, a well-established and rapidly growing power infrastructure engineering firm serving utilities, developers, and asset owners nationwide, has engaged Requisite Talent Partners to lead this search. About the RoleOur client is adding a Substation Engineering Manager to lead their Boise office. This is a department leadership role with a real mandate to grow the team — not just manage what's already in place. You'll lead a group of substation design professionals, stay technically engaged with the work, and help build out a growing regional office with strong client demand behind it. ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, designers, and drafters delivering substation engineering design projectsOwn resource planning, performance management, and professional development for the teamBuild a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvementContribute to proposal development, scope definition, cost estimates, schedules, and technical documentationSupport the team's technical execution throughout project lifecyclesCoordinate with clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate deliveryMonitor project KPIs and quality, and support compliance with safety and operational standardsParticipate in business planning and strategy, including recruiting to grow the Boise team over time QualificationsBachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering preferred, from an ABET-accredited university Required SkillsDirect, hands-on substation engineering design experience — candidates with only project management oversight or utility coordination experience will not be a fitMeaningful experience leading engineering teams and mentoring technical staff (generally 8+ years, including candidates ready to step into their first formal management role)Enough technical depth to lead a team through challenging projects and represent the work credibly with clientsComfort owning both technical and business responsibilities — budgets, business planning, financial tracking, interviewing, and team developmentAn entrepreneurial, growth-oriented mindset — genuinely interested in building a team and scaling an office, not just maintaining oneBased in or willing to relocate to Boise; this is a hybrid role with a strong in-person expectation, not a remote position Preferred SkillsPE licensePrior experience managing an engineering department or group (though our client is open to a strong candidate ready to step up into their first management role)Experience supporting business development or client-facing proposals in the utility/substation space Pay range and compensation packageBase salary: dependent on experience, with flexibility for candidates who bring exceptional experience to the roleEmployee ownership401(k) with 4% match and immediate vestingCompetitive PTORelocation support may be available for the right candidate