Director of Substation

The Hydaker- Wheatlake Company is currently seeking a full-time Director of Substation to join our growing team!

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide strategic leadership for the Substation Division by driving operational excellence, employee development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee all substation engineering, construction, maintenance, testing, and commissioning projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and exceptional customer service.
• Manage departmental operations, budgets, project financial performance, resource allocation, and overall profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, consultants, and utility partners while supporting business development and company growth initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies, while promoting a safety-first culture throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to support strategic planning, workforce development, and the successful execution of complex projects.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in substation engineering, construction, or utility operations.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and large-scale utility projects.
• Experience managing multimillion-dollar capital projects.
• Utility, EPC, or electrical infrastructure experience required.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage substation design and construction.
• Knowledge of transmission and distribution systems.
• Understanding of protective relaying, SCADA, controls, and commissioning.
• Excellent financial and project management skills.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and customer relationship management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze complex technical and business issues.
• Experience with project scheduling software and ERP/project management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.