National Energy Storage Electrical Leader

About the role

The National Energy Storage Electrical Leader manages the Energy Storage Electrical Team within the Renewables Division. They concentrate on executing efficient service operations, formulating and deploying service strategies, enhancing service offerings, and nurturing the development of the team's current and future leaders. They are accountable for the performance of all service team members. They work closely with market and division leadership to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. They cultivate a positive, professional culture of innovation and excellence.

Business Leadership

• Manage the Teams technical, operational, legal, and financial matters.
• Determine strategic objectives and requirements by:
• Developing and implementing strategies for the Team organization and evolution that align with the organization's goals, focusing on innovation and growth
• Offering a clear vision for career advancement opportunities
• Lead the Team by:
• Fostering staff development
• Efficiently allocating resources and managing service teams to support projects and clients
• Balancing workloads across offices and markets while ensuring overall Team utilization
• Making recommendations for compensation and benefits based on industry trends and staff feedback
• Identifying technical resource requirements
• Cultivate, sustain, and enhance a strong culture for the Team that aligns with Westwood’s corporate values
• Develop organizational policies and procedures
• Suggest necessary facilities, personnel, and funds for programs and projects

Staff Development

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of professionals across multiple offices, fostering a culture of dedication and accountability while managing and balancing staff workloads.
• Promote effective teamwork and leadership principles to create effective solutions for engineering challenges.
• Promote and establish professional attitudes within the organization.
• Implement staff development plans for technical, management, and leadership skills.
• Implement an ongoing mentorship plan for all Team members.
• Identify training programs that should be extended to the entire Team.
• Assess the effectiveness of leaders and teams.
• Recognize and cultivate leaders within the Team

Quality

• Set standards, training, and quality objectives for the Team.
• Collaborate with the Principal Engineers, Engineering Managers, and Operations Leader to establish, implement, monitor, and maintain procedures and quality standards for work products, ensuring consistency and efficiency across offices.
• Evaluate and mitigate risks in proposals, projects, and deliverables.
• Partner with other teams to develop and implement standards while enhancing organizational processes and communication.

Technical Responsibilities

• Develop standards and guidelines.
• Lead the technical aspect of the Team.
• Engage in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.

Business Development Support

• Drive service and market revenue growth.
• Explore and expand additional service-based products or capabilities with Market input and consensus.
• Support Market-driven business development by offering technical expertise.
• Engage with national clients regarding new products or with new client opportunities.
• Maintain existing client relationships.
• Enhance client connections at all levels.
• Address escalation issues from Market teams and clients.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in engineering consulting
• 5+ years of experience leading design teams
• Experience working for: (1) an engineering consulting firm or (2) EPCs, developers, or construction contractors in the renewable energy sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with project management tools and software.

Skills

• Project Management
• Leadership
• Team Management
• Strategic Planning
• Technical Expertise
• Business Development
• Regulatory Compliance

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid medical and family leave benefits in accordance with applicable state law

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit our careers page at [Insert URL]. For more information about Westwood Professional Services, Inc., please visit our website at [Insert URL].

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business.