Director – National Energy Storage Electrical Leader

Description

• Implement an ongoing mentorship plan for all Team members.
• Integrate advanced concepts to solve complex problems.
• Support Market-driven business development by offering technical expertise.
• Engage with national clients regarding new products or with new client opportunities.
• Manage the Teams technical, operational, legal, and financial matters.
• Integrate various effective and persuasive communication for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Assess the effectiveness of leaders and teams.
• Set standards, training, and quality objectives for the Team.
• Developing and implementing strategies for the Team organization and evolution that align with the organization's goals, focusing on innovation and growth
• Monitoring utilization and key performance indicators (KPIs) to inform hiring decisions
• 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.
• Recognize and cultivate leaders within the Team
• Address escalation issues from Market teams and clients.
• Cultivating, sustaining, and enhancing a strong culture for the Team that aligns with Westwood’s corporate values
• Enhance client connections at all levels.
• Represent the organization in communications
• Efficiently allocating resources and managing service teams to support projects and clients
• Identify training programs that should be extended to the entire Team.
• Evaluate and mitigate risks in proposals, projects, and deliverables.
• Determine strategic objectives and requirements by:
• Develop organizational policies and procedures.
• Negotiate critical issues.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of professionals across multiple offices, fostering a culture of dedication and accountability while managing and balancing staff workloads.
• Implement staff development plans for technical, management, and leadership skills.
• Explore and expand additional service-based products or capabilities with Market input and consensus.
• Engage in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.
• Develop strategic communications among stakeholders with shared awareness and interests.
• Develop standards and guidelines.
• Suggest necessary facilities, personnel, and funds for programs and projects.
• Drive service and market revenue growth.
• Promote effective teamwork and leadership principles to create effective solutions for engineering challenges.
• Offering recommendations for compensation and benefits based on industry trends and staff feedback
• Lead the technical aspect of the Team.
• Balancing workloads across offices and markets while ensuring overall Team utilization
• Maintain existing client relationships.
• Identifying technical resource requirements
• Managing professional licenses according to the needs of the Markets and clients
• Promote and establish professional attitudes within the organization.
• Overseeing hiring, firing, promotions, and compensation for the Team, with input from Engineering Managers
• Fostering staff development
• Partner with other teams to develop and implement standards while enhancing organizational processes and communication.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to lead by example, showcasing strong judgment, trust, honesty, and professionalism.
• Leadership expertise in business operations, team building, and technical leadership.
• Experience working for: (1) an engineering consulting firm or (2) EPCs, developers, or construction contractors in the renewable energy sector.
• Thorough knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to initiate and maintain extensive relationships with key engineers and officials from other organizatio ns and companies.
• 5+ years of experience leading design teams
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to:
• Interpret complex technical and contractual language
• 8+ years of experience in engineering consulting
• Demonstrate empathy and critical listening skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of legal issues related to engineering practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program.
• Display assertiveness and a collaborative spirit when addressing and resolving conflicts
• Extensive understanding of renewable energy markets and services.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to support multi-disciplinary project work with a comprehensive grasp of all Westwood Markets and Services.

Benefits

• Offering a clear vision for career advancement opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance