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Substation Engineering Group Leader - Utility
About this role
Company Description We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company. We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents.
This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us. Job Description Olsson is seeking a Substation Engineering Group Leader to lead and grow a team focused on delivering substation projects for utility clients, including Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs), Municipal Utilities, and Electric Cooperatives.
This leader will play a key role in developing people, expanding client relationships, and supporting the long-term growth of Olsson's utility substation practice. What You'll Do: Lead, develop, and grow a team of engineers, designers, project managers, and technical leaders focused on serving utility clients. Lead through leaders by coaching and support team leads and senior engineering professionals. Collaborate with market, operations, and technical team leaders to establish strategies that support team growth and client success.
Drive recruiting, workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and employee development initiatives. Promote a culture centered on accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement. Develop and strengthen long-term relationships with IOU, Municipal, and Cooperative utility clients. Support business development activities, client account growth, and strategic market initiatives. Oversee team workload forecasting, resource management, utilization, and financial performance.
Ensure successful delivery of utility substation projects with a focus on quality, schedule, and client expectations. Collaborate with technical leaders to advance design standards, engineering practices, and knowledge sharing across the team. Support the growth and expansion of Olsson's utility services through leadership, innovation, and operational excellence. Qualifications You are passionate about: Working collaboratively with others.