Electric Utilities Group Leader

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®.You belong at SEHSEH is currenting searching for a Electric Utilities Group Leader to join our talented Mechanical/Electrical team!Why Our Employee-owners Love SEH"I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst"What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. " – Civil Engineering Technician"Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst"It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer"This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical EngineerWhy You’ll Love SEHCollaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communitiesBeing 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s successCareer development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical trainingWork arrangements that promote work/life balanceFlexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivitiesPaid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choiceThis OpportunityAs the Electric Utilities Group Leader, you will be responsible for building, leading, and scaling SEH’s electric utilities business across the Midwest.This IncludesDefining the vision, strategy, and service expansion roadmapGrowing revenueEstablishing engineering capabilities across distribution, substation, and transmission services (overhead and underground)Building and leading a high-performing teamDriving both business development and technical excellenceKey Responsibilities Build the BusinessDevelop and execute a 3-year growth plan Identify and prioritize new service lines:Distribution engineeringSubstation engineering and planningTransmission engineering (planning, line design, reconductoring, rebuilds)Additional utility servicesEstablish a clear roadmap for capability expansion Drive Revenue GrowthLead or support business development effortsLeverage existing relationships or build new onesPosition SEH as a trusted partner to utilities Establish Technical CapabilitiesBuild or expand internal expertise in:Distribution engineeringSubstation engineering, design, and planning Transmission engineeringEnsure high-quality delivery and technical credibility Build & Lead a TeamRecruit, develop, and lead a scalable team structureCreate clarity around roles, expectations, and performanceFoster a culture of accountability and ownership Integrate Within SEHCollaborate with the Mechanical/Electrical practice and broader teamsAlign with SEH’s operational model (utilization, project delivery, etc.)Translate strategy into measurable executionEssential QualificationsLicensed Professional Engineer (PE)Experience in electric utilities (distribution and/or substation preferred) or Experience leading or scaling multi‑discipline utility engineering teamsExperience with PLS-CADD, CYME, ETAP, etc., and physical layout standards (IEEE, NESC, RUS)Background in either:Consulting engineering ORUtility operations/engineeringDirect experience working with:Municipal utilitiesElectric cooperativesInvestor-owned utilitiesDemonstrated leadership experience (formal or informal)Preferred QualificationsMinimum of 10+ years' experienceStrong verbal communication and stakeholder management skillsStrong written communication skills.Who We AreBetter Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $125,000 and $175,000 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.Notice to Third Party Agencies: SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH’s Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.