Director - Substations

Director Of Substation

At Baker Electric we are energized by truly living our values - Team Builders, Relentless Follow Through, All-In, and Care for Others. When our team members work together with these things in mind, we do great things both individually and as an organization. Being an employee-owned company shows our drive for sustainable, long-term growth while enhancing the lives of our team members.
The Director of Substation is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial performance of substation and high-voltage construction projects. This position leads engineering, construction, and commissioning teams to deliver complex transmission and substation infrastructure safely, on time, and within budget. At Baker Electric, this role plays a critical part in delivering complex electrical construction projects across energy, infrastructure, and commercial markets, requiring a leader who can effectively connect field execution, engineering expertise, and client relationships to drive successful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and develop a high-performing team of project managers, project engineers, superintendents, and field personnel
Establish a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence
Mentor emerging leaders and build succession pipelines across substation operations
Drive collaboration across engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), and executive leadership
Oversee full lifecycle delivery of substation and transmission construction projects (typically 12kV–230kV)
Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and contractual requirements
Manage project controls, including cost forecasting, risk mitigation, and resource planning
Prefabrication efforts and oversight
Oversee self-performed and subcontracted work, including union labor coordination (IBEW)
Provide executive-level oversight of:
Substation design (physical, protection & control)
High-voltage equipment installation (transformers, breakers, switchgear)
Commissioning and energization
Ensure compliance with:
OSHA, NERC, IEEE, and client-specific standards
Promote innovation (digital substations, automation, modular construction)
Own P&L for substation business unit or region
Drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and cost control
Approve bids, estimates, and major procurement decisions
Monitor KPIs such as:
Gross margin
Labor productivity
Change order capture
Build and maintain relationships with:
Utilities (IOUs, munis, co-ops)
Developers (renewables, data centers)
Engineering firms
General contractors and EPC partners
Support pursuit strategy, proposals, and interviews
Identify new markets (renewables, grid modernization, battery storage)
Champion a zero-incident safety culture
Ensure adherence to all regulatory, environmental, and company standards
Lead incident investigations and corrective actions
Qualifications:
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
10–20+ years of experience in:
Substation construction / engineering
Electrical contracting (utility-scale preferred)
5–10+ years in senior leadership (Director / Sr. Manager level)
Deep expertise in:
High-voltage systems (69kV–500kV+)
EPC project delivery models
Union labor environments (IBEW preferred)
At Baker, we are proud to be an employee-owned company. When you join, you will have the opportunity for a great career and the financial benefits of being an owner. Through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), eligible employees can become part owners of the company. Instead of just receiving a paycheck, you will be given shares of the company's stock over time. As the company prospers, the value of these shares can increase, providing you with a potential wealth-building opportunity in addition to a competitive compensation package. The ESOP will enable you to share the company's success and growth.
PAY TRANSPARENCY: The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.
Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, a Baker Recruiter will contact you directly from our organization with a @baker-electric.com email.