Substation Training & Quality Technical Manager

Description The Opportunity Ulteig is seeking a Training & Quality Technical Manager to join our Power – Substation Department. This position will provide leadership to a substation engineering team with primary responsibilities for advancing technical training initiatives and implementing quality improvement efforts across the department. The team is also responsible for completing quality control reviews across the department for various client projects. In addition, the role will serve as the Substation Department representative on the Ulteig Quality Council. The Training & Quality team is responsible for the development, delivery, and ongoing maintenance of the Substation Department’s training program, as well as the establishment, oversight, and continuous improvement of processes, standards, and best practices related to quality. The team is comprised of professionals with civil and electrical engineering expertise who are dedicated to supporting the technical growth of staff, strengthening departmental performance, and ensuring consistent, high-quality project execution. What You'll Do The Training & Quality Technical Manager will collaborate closely with the substation leadership team to ensure successful project outcomes. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated leader with proven expertise in technical leadership, communication, resource management, employee engagement, business acumen, industry frameworks, and consulting engineering. Training & Quality Lead - 60% Management oversight of all training & quality initiatives within the Substation Department. Reviews quality reports and quality escapes to identify root cause of quality errors. Lead the Substation Training Committee team to develop and continuously improve the internal training program curriculum. Communicates department-wide training and quality initiatives. Collaborate with department leadership on training needs and quality process related improvements. Engage in the lessons learned process and identify suggested updates to quality checklists as appropriate. Maintains high levels of quality and responsiveness to meet internal and external client requirements in alignment with company expectations. Direct the coordination of lunch and learn training opportunities. Assess industry trends and new technologies to ensure proper training of department staff, including collaboration with CADD Committee on technology and efficiency improvements. Management Responsibilities – 30% Maintain and grow positive team culture. Provides strategic direction, leadership and technical oversight for employees on achieving individual, team, department, and organizational performance goals. Creates and manages team budget for financial responsibility. Includes but is not limited to revenue, profitability, and indirect expenses (training costs, reward and recognition costs, team event costs, etc.). Coaches, trains and develops technical engineering staff for growth and development opportunities. Responsible for regular 1:1 meetings, career development discussions, succession planning, quarterly reviews, individual promotions, team retention, and yearly team engagement survey results. Actively manages team resource planning along with cross team and cross office resourcing collaboration, individual performance reviews, individual annual merit and bonus decisions, training and professional development for team members. Support the role of hiring manager, as well as company-wide hiring for successful growth which includes regular evaluation of candidate resumes, technical phone screens, collaboration with HR partners, and regular in-person interviews and debrief assessments. Client Responsibilities – 10% Participates and partners with members of the Sales team and engineers throughout the organization to promote revenue growth and expansion of services with existing and prospective clients. Supports proposal efforts by developing quality control plan and schedule, providing resources by working with Proposal Development Team and Project Management group. Maintains and builds positive client relationships. Participates with cross functional team on strategic initiatives for the company and/or department. What We Expect from You Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering required from ABET accredited university or equivalent 15+ years of experience in the Engineering field preferred, Substation experience preferred PE registration is required Must be analytical, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in high-pressure situations while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic, and collaborative attitude Focused and passionate around internal engagement and maximizing development of others Strong business acumen and industry knowledge Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, public and external agencies High level of initiative and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with clear expectations and highly responsive, internally and externally Excellent presentation and verbal/written communications skills Displays a high level of initiative and explores new opportunities while understanding the risk to the organization Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access) and additional software knowledge depending on specialty. Must have authorization to work permanently in the US Valid driver’s license preferred As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members. What You Can Expect from Ulteig Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees –for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally. We offer our team members: Flexible Workplace Employee Ownership Competitive Pay Comprehensive Benefits Package Collaborative Environment Innovative Culture Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients. At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them. If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today! Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE Additional Opportunity Details: Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $141,800 - $192,000 * Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: to protect the interests of all parties, Ulteig Engineers, Inc., will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with Ulteig. Please do not contact or forward resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Ulteig property. Ulteig is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes.