Commonwealth Associates, Inc.

Associate Director of Engineering, Protection & Control

LocationJackson County, MI
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

The Substation Engineering Department is seeking an Associate Director to help lead our Protection & Controls group. This hybrid position is based in Columbus, OH; Jackson, MI; or Orlando, FL, and plays a critical leadership role in engineering operations, staff development, project performance, and client engagement.

The Associate Director will work closely with the Director of Engineering to provide hands-on leadership and strategic insight. This individual will guide technical teams, ensure successful project execution, promote process efficiency, and contribute to department-wide improvements and growth strategies.

Key Responsibilities: Team & Operations Leadership

Lead the Protection & Controls team, driving accountability for quality, efficiency, and performance
Communicate department goals, monitor progress on goals and help develop action plans for achievement of goals.
Communicate corporate updates effectively to team members
Discuss and plan project pipelines with Managers, Project Managers, and Business Development for proper staff utilization
Develop succession and realignment plans to support future growth and technical delegation


People Development & Engagement

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.


Project Delivery & Collaboration

Ensure coordination between project management and design staff, resolving issues related to scope, schedule, and budget
Collaborate with PMs 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


Strategic Growth & Business Development

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


Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
12+ years of experience in Protection & Controls or Physical Electrical projects (consulting environment preferred)
Minimum 5 years of experience leading engineering teams and managing technical projects
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Experience balancing technical depth with team mentorship and business strategy
Ability to travel 25% of time or more as required

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