Substation Department Leader

Verdantas
Grand Rapids, MI

Welcome to Verdantas where innovation meets sustainability and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas were redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources resilient land use energy transformation and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence across more than 90 offices is championed by a team of over 2000 experts scientists engineers geologists and technical specialists embedded in a people-focused culture prioritizing the well-being of our employees clients and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We dont just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being empowers your growth and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas your career goes beyond the expected and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities

We are seeking a dynamic motivated Department Leader to oversee lead and grow this team of Engineers Designers and 3D Modelers . Our Substation Department focuses on Electrical Studies Civil/Structural Engineering Substation Physical Design Protection & Control Relay Settings and SCADA engineering and programming. This role blends operational leadership creative thinking business development/strategic growth and mentorship requiring a visionary thinker with a strong technical background. This individual will enthusiastically take leadership by the reins and proactively engage our offices across the US.

The Department Leader will be instrumental in growing our Substation team through development sustainability and engagement. The position is hybrid and located at our Houston TX Denver CO San Diego CA or Orlando FL offices . Join us to power the shift toward cleaner smarter energy solutions. Apply today and make a lasting impact.

What Youll Do:

Operational Leadership (40%):

  • Develop and execute strategic plans aligned with national and regional growth objectives

  • Oversee daily operations of the Substation Department with a heavy focus on high-voltage substation engineering and design

  • Ensure high-quality project delivery

  • Develop and implement departmental policies procedures and best practices

  • Monitor and report on departmental performance metrics

  • Resource management between Investor-Owned Utilities and private developer projects

Business Development (30%):

  • Maintain strong knowledge of sales pipeline and project backlog

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the Power Delivery market

  • Build and maintain relationships with clients stakeholders and industry partners

  • Lead proposal development and contract negotiations

  • Represent Verdantas at industry conferences seminars and networking events

Mentorship & Senior Technical Leadership (30%):

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff and project teams

  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development

  • Lead complex technical projects and provide expert advice on quality and adherence to client standards

  • Stay current with industry/emerging trends regulations and best practices and communicate that knowledge to the team

  • Ensure compliance with health safety and environmental standards across all projects and client engagements

What Youll Bring:

  • Bachelors degree in electrical or civil engineering or a related field

  • Licensed Professional Engineer in at least one state and the ability to obtain licensure in additional states as needed

  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in high-voltage substation engineering and design (IOU and/or consulting)

  • Proven track record in operational management and business development in the A/E industry

  • Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to mentor and develop junior staff

  • In-depth knowledge of engineering regulations and industry standards (i.e. IEEE NESC and NEC)

  • Ability to create implement and execute a strategic growth plan for all offices within the energy services area

Salary Range:

At Verdantas we offer comprehensive benefits packages for our employees. Actual salary is based on the circumstances of each position and candidate such as geographic location skills and certifications. We recognize and reward exceptional performance and strive to ensure fair compensation across all roles and departments within the company. The minimum salary for this position is $175000 (negotiable based on the criteria presented above).

Benefits:

  • Flexible Work Environment
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance regardless of race gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression lifestyle age educational background national origin religion or physical ability. For us it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.


Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet

Posted 2025-11-20

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