Director - UG Transmission Engineering

Position Summary

Director - UG Transmission Engineering - (San Diego, CA)

At NV5, we understand the aging electrical grid faces significant challenges. The need for resiliency to withstand harsher weather while meeting increasing demands for power and power delivery are challenges we face every day. Navigating through permitting and regulation has increased design complexity and time to design and build desperately needed new and revitalized transmission assets.

By harnessing our expertise and providing cutting-edge solutions, NV5 steps in as a leader, to enhance transmission system capacity, fortify against fire and storm risks, and elevate the reliability of electrical service for utility customers. Leveraging proprietary design methodologies and state-of-the-art modeling software, we tackle complex obstacles head-on, reducing construction timelines and costs associated with power delivery projects.

We have an opportunity for a talented & ambitious Engineer with Underground (UG) Transmission, Project Management, and Leadership experience to join us as a Director - Underground (UG) Transmission Engineering based in San Diego (San Diego and Surrounding Areas).

This is a pivotal role leading a design & engineering team in the development of complex underground transmission projects. You will use your experience, skills, and creativity to solve problems and ensure clients receive safe, reliable, constructable, and efficient “issue for construction” job packages.

This role requires technical and leadership abilities as well as excellent communication skills to maintain relationships, act as a client technical lead, and establish new relationships while inspiring the team to produce high quality designs. This position will grow our engineering portfolio throughout California and the Western US.

You will work on challenging assignments with your team, producing construction packages, investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of UG transmission line and related engineering problems, keeping projects on budget and on schedule while supporting projects through construction.

Responsibilities

• Act as the responsible engineer and client point of contact for power delivery projects.
• Lead a team of 12-15 direct reports which include engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Assist in marketing, promotion and business development efforts retain and add new regional clients.
• Complete and submit technical proposals to win new work.
• Prepare, review, and P.E. seal technical calculation reports and construction documents meeting client and NV5 requirements.
• Assist in the routing and design of underground transmission lines using industry-standard tools.
• Support the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, bill of materials and technical documentation.
• Participate in field visits to collect data and support construction activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Contribute to project planning, cost estimation and proposal preparation.
• Maintain organized records of project decisions and communications.
• Develop your career via peer-learning and sharing knowledge with other experienced engineers, attending conferences and training and mentoring junior staff.
• Manage multiple projects and provide engineering QA/QC
• Travel to client sites as needed.
• Assist with development of UG Plan & Profile and construction packages

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 8+ years of experience in design of underground transmission lines.
• Communication & Leadership skills and client-facing abilities
• Experience leading a team to produce quality underground transmission construction ready designs.
• Knowledge of UG Transmission Software including pull planner, and line rating programs a plus
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) registration in the state of California is highly desirable.

NV5 offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $250,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional compensation may include restricted stock units, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, PTO, 401(k), unlimited FTO (Flexible Time Off) and professional development opportunities.

Company Overview and Benefits

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.

Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off / Flexible Time Off