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Bradsby Group

Director of Engineering, Substations

Bradsby Group, Houston

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Seeking a motivated and technically proficient Director of Engineering – Electrical. This leadership role will focus on the design and execution of high-voltage substations and switchyards, transmission lines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and industrial power system distribution projects.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong project management capabilities, and a passion for mentorship, while ensuring consistent engineering practices and building trusted relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Client Engagement

  • Represent at trade shows, conferences, and industry events
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with both existing and prospective customers.
  • Support estimating team with scope, budgeting, scheduling, and contracting.
  • Prepare technical proposals, scopes of work, and client-focused presentations.
  • Provide technical support during client engagements alongside account managers.

Project Management & Execution

  • Act as liaison between Estimating, Project Management Office (PMO), and Design teams.
  • Lead internal project kickoff meetings and coordinate across disciplines
  • Oversee engineering execution from contract award through project delivery, ensuring:
  1. Adherence to deliverables and customer expectations
  2. Engineering budget and schedule are tracked and managed
  • Provide technical assistance and training to junior engineers.
  • Participate in hiring and candidate evaluations for the engineering team.
  • Conduct annual performance reviews and salary recommendations for direct reports.

    • Engineer of Record (EOR) Duties

    • Serve as EOR for projects until qualified PEs are onboarded.
    • Stamp all Issued-for-Construction (IFC) drawings generated by the team.
    • Oversee QA/QC processes; once licensed engineers are onboard, shift to an oversight role.
    • Support EITs on the team as they progress toward licensure.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems focus preferred)
    • PE license (Professional Engineer) – Required
    • 10–20+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on HV substation design
    • Deep understanding of:
      1. Protection & Control (P&C)
      2. Bus configurations, grounding, and lightning protection
      3. SCADA, RTU, and communication systems
    • Proficiency in:
      1. AutoCAD
      2. ETAP, SKM, CYME, PSCAD (or similar)
    • Knowledge of industry standards: NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, and various utility standards
    • Experience with BESS and renewable energy systems – Preferred
    • Familiarity with industrial power distribution – Preferred
    • Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
    • Willingness to travel for site visits, client meetings, and industry events

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