Substation Engineering Manager

Requisite Talent Partners · Boise, ID · 2 mo ago

Hybrid$158k–$200k/yrFull-time

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, designers, and drafters delivering substation engineering design projects
Own resource planning, performance management, and professional development for the team
Build a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Contribute to proposal development, scope definition, cost estimates, schedules, and technical documentation
Support the team's technical execution throughout project lifecycles
Coverage of coordination with clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate delivery
Monitor project KPIs and quality, and support compliance with safety and operational standards
Participate in business planning and strategy, including recruiting to grow the Boise team over time

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering preferred, from an ABET-accredited university
Required Skills:
- Direct, hands-on substation engineering design experience
- Meaningful 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 clients
- Comfort owning both technical and business responsibilities — budgets, business planning, financial tracking, interviewing, and team development
- An entrepreneurial, growth-oriented mindset — genuinely interested in building a team and scaling an office, not just maintaining one
Preferred Skills:
- PE license
- Prior experience managing an engineering department or group
- Experience supporting business development or client-facing proposals in the utility/substation space

Base salary: $158,000–$200,000+, dependent on experience, with flexibility for candidates who bring exceptional experience to the role

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