Director, Engineering PMO - Transmission Line

Description

• Drive innovation and efficiency in engineering delivery through standardized processes, digital tools, and emerging technologies.
• Ensure consistent application of engineering policies, procedures, risk management, and quality systems across all transmission projects.
• Foster a high-performance culture emphasizing accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Define, monitor, and enforce service provider KPIs, performance standards, and contractual compliance.
• Set strategy and oversight for engineering service providers, consultants, and design partners.
• Set the tone and expectations for a culture of safety, quality, and integrity across the engineering organization.
• Partner with Quanta Engineering and Construction OpUs to harmonize best practices and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership on engineering strategy, capacity, risk, and performance.
• Support and influence business development strategy by providing executive-level engineering input into pursuits, proposals, and risk reviews.
• Provide enterprise leadership for the Transmission Line Engineering PMO, setting vision, strategy, and priorities aligned with QISG business objectives.
• Participate in key client engagements as an engineering authority and trusted advisor.
• Ensure engineering decisions and practices align with QISG’s core values and safety commitments.
• Establish training, competency, and professional development frameworks to support current needs and future growth.
• Ensure effective integration between engineering, construction, procurement, and operations at a programmatic level.
• Implement portfolio-level performance management, including dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting.
• Drive early identification and mitigation of technical, resourcing, and execution risks across the portfolio.
• Ensure engineering approaches are scalable, competitive, and aligned with customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with senior leadership of engineering firms to drive quality, innovation, and capacity alignment with QISG needs.
• Establish and maintain engineering governance frameworks, standards, and controls across the full project lifecycle (concept through closeout).
• Lead, develop, and mentor Engineering Project Managers and senior engineering leaders across the platform.
• Oversee a portfolio of transmission line programs and projects, ensuring alignment with schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Define and execute engineering workforce strategy, including staffing models, succession planning, and capability development.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in the electric utility industry, with demonstrated leadership in engineering, program management, and/or management of high-voltage transmission projects across multiple phases and regions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulations, including but not limited to ANSI, ASTM, ACI, AISC, IEEE, NEC, NESC, and relevant federal, state, and utility-specific requirements.
• Expert-level knowledge of electric utility engineering and construction standards, with experience establishing and enforcing enterprise engineering policies, procedures, and controls.
• Proven ability to interpret complex internal and external business issues, set strategic direction, implement best practices, mitigate enterprise risk, and resolve highly complex technical and organizational challenges.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred, with the ability to serve as a recognized technical authority and executive engineering leader.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute long-term strategic plans, drive innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement across engineering organizations.
• Proven ability to lead in ambiguous, fast-paced, and complex environments, balancing competing priorities while maintaining strategic focus and execution discipline.
• Deep technical expertise in structural, civil, or electrical engineering, with the ability to provide executive-level technical oversight, governance, and risk-based decision-making.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels and collaborate effectively with executives, clients, regulators, and external partners.
• Demonstrated success in executive-level customer engagement, supporting key clients, participating in pursuits, and serving as a trusted engineering and delivery advisor.
• Strong understanding of utility industry business processes, including program scheduling, contracting strategies, procurement, project controls, estimating, and coordination across engineering, construction, and operations.
• Proven track record of leading large, multidisciplinary engineering organizations and portfolios, delivering complex, high-risk transmission programs safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Demonstrated financial and business acumen, including experience managing departmental and portfolio-level budgets, forecasting resource needs, and aligning engineering strategy with business objectives.
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university required; Master’s degree or equivalent graduate education in Engineering, Business, or Project Management strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience with project controls, cost estimating, risk management, and performance reporting at a program or portfolio level.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Holiday Pay
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Competitive Compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance