{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6a77cf263d8ed08bbd5d2f78","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6a77cf263d8ed08bbd5d2f78","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6a77cf263d8ed08bbd5d2f78","title":"Operations Manager - Electrical Testing Group","description":"Operations Manager - Electrical Testing GroupWunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:\r\n100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history\r\nENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm\r\nRated as a top System Integrator Giant\r\nWunderlich-Malec's Electrical Testing Group (ETG) is expanding and we're seeking an entrepreneurial Operations Manager to lead our newest regional location from the ground up. This position combines operational leadership with entrepreneurial drive serving as both Integrator and Builder of a new ETG Business Unit. You'll take ownership of day-to-day execution, lead a growing technical team, manage P&L objectives, and work side-by-side with ETG leadership to bring our proven business model to a new region. This is a rare opportunity to see a business evolve from Infancy ? Growth ? Maturity with your leadership at the center of that transformation.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nOperational Leadership & Execution\r\nFaithfully execute the ETG business plan achieving or exceeding P&L, revenue, and performance goals\r\nLead all regional operations including scheduling, resource planning, quality assurance, safety, and project delivery\r\nImplement and maintain ETG's operating systems, testing standards, and documentation processes\r\nManage field operations for protective relaying, SCADA, and IEC 61850 systems commissioning\r\nEnsure alignment between technical execution and business objectives balancing efficiency, quality, and profitability\r\nIntegration & Team Alignment\r\nIntegrate all major functions of the local ETG operation ensuring everyone is rowing in the same direction\r\nLead, manage, and hold team members accountable for results and commitments\r\nBuild and nurture a healthy, functional, and cohesive leadership team under the EOS framework\r\nResolve issues effectively: identify root causes, address conflict constructively, and drive solutions to completion\r\nBusiness Unit Development\r\nBuild the BU from the ground up recruiting, training, and developing a skilled team of field engineers and technicians\r\nEstablish vendor partnerships and client relationships within the region\r\nDrive growth through operational excellence, local market development, and client satisfaction\r\nCreate and maintain structure and process as the BU transitions from startup to sustainable operation\r\nVision & Collaboration\r\nCollaborate closely with the ETG Visionary and National Leadership Team to ensure clear direction and alignment\r\nTranslate vision into actionable, measurable goals\r\nMaintain a strong, respectful partnership with ETG leadership ensuring ideas are filtered, prioritized, and implemented effectively\r\nEnsure that key messages and decisions are properly cascaded across the team so that everyone is informed, aligned, and focused\r\nSystems, Structure, and Process\r\nOperate within ETG's EOS framework: own the scorecard, lead local L10s, and manage to defined KPIs\r\nEnsure consistency in how core processes are followed, documented, and improved\r\nDemonstrate strong project management discipline and operational consistency\r\nUphold ETG's values of safety, integrity, quality, and innovation in every aspect of operations\r\nWhat Success Looks Like\r\nFirst 612 Months: Establish the foundation: hire key staff, build client relationships, deliver first projects successfully, and drive the BU toward break-even\r\n1224 Months: Transition into the Growth Phase: solid team structure, sustainable backlog, and strong client confidence\r\nLocal L10s running consistently, scorecard metrics trending upward, and P&L tracking toward profitability by month 12\r\nBeyond 24 Months: The BU is Mature: operating as a profitable, independently functioning unit within the national ETG network, recognized for its technical quality and reliability\r\nQualifications\r\n7+ years in power systems testing, commissioning, or utility operations\r\nProven leadership experience managing people, budgets, and project delivery\r\nStrong understanding of protective relaying, automation, and SCADA systems\r\nEntrepreneurial mindset thrives in building structure from scratch\r\nExcellent communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills\r\nExperience with EOS or similar operating systems preferred\r\nWillingness to travel regionally and work in a dynamic field environment\r\nWhy This Role is Exciting\r\nYou'll lead one of the most exciting phases of ETG's national expansion bringing our brand of technical excellence and culture of accountability to a new region. You'll have the chance to build a business with your own imprint while being part of a nationwide team of leaders doing the same. This role offers the energy of a startup with the stability and support of a 40-year engineering powerhouse and the satisfaction of watching a blank slate become a thriving, mature operation under your leadership.\r\nWunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical Dental Vision Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Long Term Disability Voluntary Short Term Disability Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Referral Bonus Program 401(k)/Profit Sharing 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Employee Assistance Program Will Preparation Resources Worldwide Travel Assistance\r\nSalary range is 160,000 - $190,000 annually depending on location and qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.","company":"Wunderlichmalec","rawCompany":"wunderlichmalec","city":"Addison","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-30T01:12:23.408Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541380","title":"Testing Laboratories and Services","slug":"testing-laboratories-and-services"},{"code":"221122","title":"Electric Power Distribution","slug":"electric-power-distribution"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Operations Manager - Electrical Testing Group","description":"Operations Manager - Electrical Testing GroupWunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:\r\n100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history\r\nENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm\r\nRated as a top System Integrator Giant\r\nWunderlich-Malec's Electrical Testing Group (ETG) is expanding and we're seeking an entrepreneurial Operations Manager to lead our newest regional location from the ground up. This position combines operational leadership with entrepreneurial drive serving as both Integrator and Builder of a new ETG Business Unit. You'll take ownership of day-to-day execution, lead a growing technical team, manage P&L objectives, and work side-by-side with ETG leadership to bring our proven business model to a new region. This is a rare opportunity to see a business evolve from Infancy ? Growth ? Maturity with your leadership at the center of that transformation.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nOperational Leadership & Execution\r\nFaithfully execute the ETG business plan achieving or exceeding P&L, revenue, and performance goals\r\nLead all regional operations including scheduling, resource planning, quality assurance, safety, and project delivery\r\nImplement and maintain ETG's operating systems, testing standards, and documentation processes\r\nManage field operations for protective relaying, SCADA, and IEC 61850 systems commissioning\r\nEnsure alignment between technical execution and business objectives balancing efficiency, quality, and profitability\r\nIntegration & Team Alignment\r\nIntegrate all major functions of the local ETG operation ensuring everyone is rowing in the same direction\r\nLead, manage, and hold team members accountable for results and commitments\r\nBuild and nurture a healthy, functional, and cohesive leadership team under the EOS framework\r\nResolve issues effectively: identify root causes, address conflict constructively, and drive solutions to completion\r\nBusiness Unit Development\r\nBuild the BU from the ground up recruiting, training, and developing a skilled team of field engineers and technicians\r\nEstablish vendor partnerships and client relationships within the region\r\nDrive growth through operational excellence, local market development, and client satisfaction\r\nCreate and maintain structure and process as the BU transitions from startup to sustainable operation\r\nVision & Collaboration\r\nCollaborate closely with the ETG Visionary and National Leadership Team to ensure clear direction and alignment\r\nTranslate vision into actionable, measurable goals\r\nMaintain a strong, respectful partnership with ETG leadership ensuring ideas are filtered, prioritized, and implemented effectively\r\nEnsure that key messages and decisions are properly cascaded across the team so that everyone is informed, aligned, and focused\r\nSystems, Structure, and Process\r\nOperate within ETG's EOS framework: own the scorecard, lead local L10s, and manage to defined KPIs\r\nEnsure consistency in how core processes are followed, documented, and improved\r\nDemonstrate strong project management discipline and operational consistency\r\nUphold ETG's values of safety, integrity, quality, and innovation in every aspect of operations\r\nWhat Success Looks Like\r\nFirst 612 Months: Establish the foundation: hire key staff, build client relationships, deliver first projects successfully, and drive the BU toward break-even\r\n1224 Months: Transition into the Growth Phase: solid team structure, sustainable backlog, and strong client confidence\r\nLocal L10s running consistently, scorecard metrics trending upward, and P&L tracking toward profitability by month 12\r\nBeyond 24 Months: The BU is Mature: operating as a profitable, independently functioning unit within the national ETG network, recognized for its technical quality and reliability\r\nQualifications\r\n7+ years in power systems testing, commissioning, or utility operations\r\nProven leadership experience managing people, budgets, and project delivery\r\nStrong understanding of protective relaying, automation, and SCADA systems\r\nEntrepreneurial mindset thrives in building structure from scratch\r\nExcellent communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills\r\nExperience with EOS or similar operating systems preferred\r\nWillingness to travel regionally and work in a dynamic field environment\r\nWhy This Role is Exciting\r\nYou'll lead one of the most exciting phases of ETG's national expansion bringing our brand of technical excellence and culture of accountability to a new region. 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Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical Dental Vision Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Long Term Disability Voluntary Short Term Disability Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Referral Bonus Program 401(k)/Profit Sharing 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Employee Assistance Program Will Preparation Resources Worldwide Travel Assistance\r\nSalary range is 160,000 - $190,000 annually depending on location and qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.","datePosted":"2026-04-30T01:12:23.408Z","dateModified":"2026-04-30T01:12:23.408Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Wunderlichmalec","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Addison","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"6a77cf263d8ed08bbd5d2f78"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6a77cf263d8ed08bbd5d2f78"}}