Director of Electrical Engineering, Power Delivery
Pond & Company
Atlanta, GA
Director Of Electrical Engineering, Power DeliveryWe are searching for a Director of Electrical Engineering, Power Delivery, to lead our expanding team of energy professionals, with a focus on substation and transmission engineering. The ideal candidate will have 15years of related experience and will be based in one of the following Pond offices:Atlanta, GA; Peachtree Corners, GA; Tampa, FL; The Woodlands, TX; or Denver, CO, and supports the Power Services program for clients across the United States. Projects will span multiple markets and geographies, offering broad opportunities to expand knowledge and deepen expertise in design projects. We are seeking a self-starter who can work independently and contribute strategically to the success of the team and projects. As the Director, you will provide strategic leadership for the Power Delivery engineering team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. You'll develop and implement processes to enhance team performance, project efficiency, and client satisfaction. Building and maintaining strong client relationships will be key, as you'll foster trust and identify opportunities for business growth.You will lead and oversee the engineering and design of electric transmission, distribution, and substation projects, providing technical direction and strategic oversight across a diverse portfolio of power delivery infrastructure. Project types include greenfield and brownfield substation developments, transmission line routing and rebuilds, distribution system upgrades, interconnection facilities, renewable generation facilities and tie-ins, grid modernization initiatives, and system hardening/resiliency programs. You will be responsible for supervising multidisciplinary engineering teams in the development of physical layouts, transmission line routing, and detailed electrical design for systems ranging from low voltage (LV) distribution through extra-high voltage (EHV) transmission (including 4 kV through 500 kV and above, as applicable). This includes oversight of:Substation site development and physical equipment arrangement/layoutOne-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and protection & control schematicsRelay protection philosophies and settings coordinationGrounding system design and lightning protectionInsulation coordination and equipment specificationBus configuration development (ring bus, breaker-and-a-half, double bus, etc.)Transmission line structure spotting, conductor selection, and thermal rating studiesCable routing, raceway design, and duct bank layoutsSCADA integration and communication system interfacesYou will ensure that engineering deliverables meet utility standards, NERC/FERC requirements, IEEE/ANSI codes, and client-specific design criteria while maintaining constructability, reliability, maintainability, and cost-effectiveness.Additionally, you will manage project scoping, cost estimating, and proposal development, and be responsible for mentoring the engineering team to drive technical growth and innovation. Collaborating with project managers and multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure successful project execution, meeting budget, schedule, and quality requirements. You'll also review engineering deliverables to ensure they meet industry and client standards. Representing Pond at client meetings, job sites, and industry conferences will be part of your role, along with supporting multiple concurrent projects while fostering collaboration and team efficiency.Experience and Qualifications:Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering, Electrical or equivalent, Master's Degree encouragedProfessional Engineering License (PE) preferred15Years of experience in related transmission and substation design servicesExperience managing/leading technical teams and providing guidance and mentorshipFamiliarity with relevant industry codes and standards and design softwareAbility to work well within a team environment, positive attitude, multi-task, and self-motivated to produce high quality workAbility and desire to learn and grow professionallyAbout Pond:Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond's staff of 800professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion and everything in between with confidence and clarity. Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta's #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC and a Best Place to Work for Working Parents.Additional Information:Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. Please see the hiring range associated with this posting for more information.Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on position offered.All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. Additionally, offers may be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.Equal Opportunity Employer:We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hrdepartment@pondco.com.
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