Reginal Electrical Utilities Manager - Protection And Control

Position Summary

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.

Job Summary:

The Protection and Control Group Manager is responsible for leading the Protection and Control Engineering business line. They will develop and execute plans to align business goals with the market and growth of the Practice. This includes building core capabilities within their responsible area, developing solutions for Transmission Practice pains, and ensuring high quality delivery of projects to our clients. This role is primarily internally facing to ensure the timely delivery of innovative solutions while keeping abreast of market and technology trends in the industry.

In addition, this role is central to identifying and developing programs and projects in the Practice to ensure a high level of expertise, performance, and client focus to stay ahead of the competition. Success in this role requires proven electric utility expertise combined with business acumen and a consulting mindset to deliver technical and business solutions that align with the vision of being the ‘partner of choice’.

This role has a particular focus on the development, implementation, support, and improvement: of internal project/portfolio management; of quality management systems; of Practice level financial reporting And Controls; and of existing and emerging business technologies to facilitate the efficient operation of the Transmission Practice. This position is key to overall continued growth of the Transmission Practice.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of strategic plans to meet Transmission Practice goals of client satisfaction, business and technical performance, and employee engagement
• Development, implementation, support, and improvement of the Transmission Practice Protection and Control portfolio management system and processes. Works closely with key stakeholders to assist in the optimization of a robust project management regime within the Transmission Practice.
• Support, improve and ensure compliance with the Transmission Practice Quality Management System (QMS).
• Implements the QMS Continuous Improvement Process in area of responsibility. Work with the other Management Team members of the Transmission Practice to fully implement a functioning NCCAPA Process.
• Support, improve and ensure compliance with the Transmission Practice financial project/portfolio reporting And Controls including tracking and resolution of issues with project budgets and schedules and leading resolution of past due account receivables issues.
• Work closely with Actalent Services’ Backoffice on Invoicing/Account Receivables process improvements.
• Development, implementation, support, and improvement of existing and emerging business technologies and processes needed to ensure the efficient operation of the Transmission Practice.
• Monitor and manage project budgets. Plan, control, and allocate resources required to meet objectives of assigned programs and projects
• Build and maintain strong internal relationships within the Actalent Services
• Work with the Transmission Practice Management Team/Leadership to facilitate workflow development, project scope development and risk assessment, issues resolution, and work forecasting and planning
• Develop and implement employee performance and development plans to meet individual development and growth, and overall program goals; includes primary responsibility for talent management including overall hiring and termination decisions
• Other duties as required

Direct Supervisory or Management Responsibilities:

Execute managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws as needed. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Education/Abilities/Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is required; Degrees in related engineering field may be considered on a case-by-case basis; Advanced degree is a plus. Professional Engineering (PE) and the ability to take Responsible Charge over PCE Projects is required.
• Expert knowledge in Protection and Control Engineering and Design utilizing ACAD-E is preferred.
• Experience utilizing Protection and Control Applications tools within the electric utility industry.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, including PCE subject matter experts, on past projects.
• Proven technical/managerial capabilities in developing solutions to business problems and managing deliverables and client expectations
• Experienced in customizing Protection and Control offerings to create client value and to lower engagement costs
• A minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in the electric utility industry, with at least 5 years of professional Protection and Control Engineering experience
• Must have demonstrated management experience leading large technical teams.
• Proven entrepreneurial competencies including leadership, effective communications, and the ability to build organizations and capabilities.
• Proven written, oral, and presentation skills and the ability to conduct meetings with high-level decision makers
• Ability to effectively communicate and partner across cross-functional teams and roles in virtual environment
• Ability to travel when needed, up to 50%

About Actalent:

Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Power Utilities: 5 years (Preferred)
• Protection and Control: 5 years (Preferred)
• protective relays systems (SEL, ABB) and SCADA systems: 5 years (Preferred)
• Directly Managing Teams: 5 years (Preferred)
• Electric Transmission: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Professional Engineer (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote