Transmission Department Manager

Job Description

Job Description

One Tech Engineering is searching for a Transmission Department Manager for a position located in either Atlanta, Georgia; Chattanooga, Tennessee; or Charlotte, North Carolina. The Transmission Department Manager will lead and develop a high-performing team of engineers and designers through effective recruitment, mentoring, coaching, and performance management.

The candidate must be a US Citizen or a green card holder, the position is not eligible for sponsorship. The candidate should have at least 7 years of consulting experience in transmission and distribution, with a focus on engineering design or project management

Local candidates preferred or open to relocation. This is not a remote position.

Transmission Department Manager Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with HR and Recruiting to attract top talent and oversee onboarding for all assigned staff (including interns, new graduates, transfers, and contract conversions).
• Guide employees in identifying and pursuing career paths within the T&D organization.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and create development plans as required.
• Identify training needs and implement targeted training programs in collaboration with T&D leadership.
• Champion a positive and inclusive culture rooted in safety, ownership, innovation, and teamwork.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor on transmission projects across the region and for our international teams.
• Monitor team performance on project execution and take corrective actions as needed to meet quality, schedule, and budget targets.
• Drive adoption of innovative tools, technologies, and workflows to enhance engineering efficiency and outcomes.
• Support proposal development and QA / QC efforts for key projects.
• Collaborate with regional and India leadership to align project staffing, resource planning, and technical direction.
• Contribute to the formulation and execution of the region's strategic business plan, including SWOT analysis and vision development.
• Partner with Marketing, Account Management and Business Development teams to pursue new business, develop proposals, and support sales strategies.
• Participate in trade shows, conferences, and thought leadership to promote the firm's capabilities.
• Promote diversity, innovation, and process improvement initiatives across the department.
• Coordinate with other regional and national leaders to share best practices and support company global objectives.
• Facilitate alignment across T&D offices on standards, tools, and key initiatives.
• Support efforts to integrate global engineering resources and ensure consistent delivery.
• Assist in resource coordination and work assignment to ensure optimal project staffing.
• Ensure compliance with T&D Quality Management System and support internal QA / QC processes.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency