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We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.\nOur turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.\nAbout this Role\nJob Title: Director, Engineering PMO - Substation\nAt QISG, our Substation organization is central to the safe, reliable, and efficient transformation and distribution of power across communities and regions. We design, build, maintain, and upgrade high-voltage substation infrastructure that enables the performance and resilience of the electric grid. 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Master’s degree or equivalent graduate education in Engineering, Business, or Project Management strongly preferred.\n\nProfessional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred, with the ability to serve as a recognized technical authority and executive engineering leader.\n\nProven track record of leading large, multidisciplinary engineering organizations and portfolios, delivering complex, high-risk substation programs safely, on schedule, and within budget.\n\nDeep technical expertise in electrical, civil, or structural engineering with a strong emphasis on substation design (e.g., physical layout, protection & controls, relay settings, grounding, and equipment integration), and the ability to provide executive-level technical oversight, governance, and risk-based decision-making.\n\nExpert-level knowledge of electric utility engineering and construction standards, with specific experience in substation design, equipment specifications, and integration requirements, as well as establishing and enforcing enterprise engineering policies, procedures, and controls.\n\nStrong understanding of utility industry business processes, including program scheduling, contracting strategies, procurement (including major electrical equipment such as transformers, breakers, and switchgear), project controls, estimating, and coordination across engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations.\n\nDemonstrated financial and business acumen, including experience managing departmental and portfolio-level budgets, forecasting resource needs, and aligning engineering strategy with business objectives.\n\nExtensive experience with project controls, cost estimating, risk management, and performance reporting at a program or portfolio level.\n\nProven 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.\n\nDemonstrated success in executive-level customer engagement, supporting key clients, participating in pursuits, and serving as a trusted engineering and delivery advisor.\n\nExceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels and collaborate effectively with executives, clients, regulators, and external partners.\n\nDemonstrated ability to develop and execute long-term strategic plans, drive innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement across engineering organizations.\n\nComprehensive 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, with emphasis on substation design and safety compliance.\n\nProven ability to lead in ambiguous, fast-paced, and complex environments, balancing competing priorities while maintaining strategic focus and execution discipline.\n\nWhat You'll Get\nCompetitive Compensation\n401(k) Retirement Plan\nHoliday Pay\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\nComprehensive Health Coverage\nPet Insurance\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nProfessional Development\nTuition Assistance\nEmployee Discount Program\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. 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