Associate Director – Transmission

Commonwealth Associates, Inc.

Associate Director leading Transmission Department client teams with strategic oversight and performance accountability. Collaborating closely with engineering directors for project delivery and growth strategies.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multiple client teams that serve a variety of clients, driving accountability for quality, efficiency, and performance.
Communicate department goals, monitor progress on goals and help develop action plans for achievement of goals.
Maintain leadership alignment by effectively communicating corporate updates to team members and being a positive promoter of corporate initiatives.
Discuss and plan project pipelines with Client Leads, Project Managers, and Business Development representatives for proper staff utilization.
Develop succession and realignment plans to support future growth and technical delegation.
Mentor direct and indirect staff, supporting technical development and career advancement.
Lead staff retention strategies through meaningful engagement and strategic staffing decisions.
Provide input and coordinate discussions around training, hiring, and other staffing decisions such as promotions, raises, and performance.
Ensure coordination between project management and design staff, resolving issues related to scope, schedule, and budget.
Collaborate with Project Managers and Client Leads to manage risk, project write-offs, and deliver results on time and within cost expectations.
Apply a structured approach to balancing new client opportunities with existing workload capacity.
Support reporting requirements from Director of Engineering.
Contribute to marketing and proposal development activities.
Participate in client engagement and relationship-building initiatives.
Business development and client visits.
Provide input on revenue growth strategies and help identify opportunities outside of core competencies with calculated risk management.
Continually evaluate internal processes to improve performance and team productivity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering or related discipline
Professional Engineer (PE) license
12+ years of experience in Transmission Line projects (consulting environment preferred)
Minimum 5 years of experience leading engineering teams and managing technical projects
Experience balancing technical depth with team mentorship and business strategy
Ability to travel 25% of time or more as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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B2B Commonwealth Associates, Inc. is a premier engineering and consulting firm focused on designing and delivering resilient energy infrastructure and systems. The company provides engineering services across renewable energy, power delivery, power generation, GIS, system protection, inspections, and technical studies and consulting for utilities, industrial, institutional, and government clients. Commonwealth emphasizes innovation and partnership to help clients plan, build, and modernize electrical infrastructure for a more resilient and decarbonized grid. Associate Director – Transmission 🔥 1 minute ago 🇺🇸 United States – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 👔 Director Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Lead multiple client teams that serve a variety of clients, driving accountability for quality, efficiency, and performance.
Communicate department goals, monitor progress on goals and help develop action plans for achievement of goals.
Maintain leadership alignment by effectively communicating corporate updates to team members and being a positive promoter of corporate initiatives.
Discuss and plan project pipelines with Client Leads, Project Managers, and Business Development representatives for proper staff utilization.
Develop succession and realignment plans to support future growth and technical delegation.
Mentor direct and indirect staff, supporting technical development and career advancement.
Lead staff retention strategies through meaningful engagement and strategic staffing decisions.
Provide input and coordinate discussions around training, hiring, and other staffing decisions such as promotions, raises, and performance.
Ensure coordination between project management and design staff, resolving issues related to scope, schedule, and budget.
Collaborate with Project Managers and Client Leads to manage risk, project write-offs, and deliver results on time and within cost expectations.
Apply a structured approach to balancing new client opportunities with existing workload capacity.
Support reporting requirements from Director of Engineering.
Contribute to marketing and proposal development activities.
Participate in client engagement and relationship-building initiatives.
Business development and client visits.
Provide input on revenue growth strategies and help identify opportunities outside of core competencies with calculated risk management.
Continually evaluate internal processes to improve performance and team productivity. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering or related discipline
Professional Engineer (PE) license
12+ years of experience in Transmission Line projects (consulting environment preferred)
Minimum 5 years of experience leading engineering teams and managing technical projects
Experience balancing technical depth with team mentorship and business strategy
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Hard Skills & Tools

Transmission Line Project ManagementTechnical Project LeadershipSuccession PlanningPerformance MonitoringAction Plan Development

Soft Skills

MentorshipEffective CommunicationTeam EngagementStrategic Decision-MakingCollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) License