Director - Substations

Baker Electric • Corona, CA, USA • 1d ago

SUMMARY: The Director of Substation is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial performance of substation and high-voltage construction projects. This position leads engineering, construction, and commissioning teams to deliver complex transmission and substation infrastructure safely, on time, and within budget. At Baker Electric, this role plays a critical part in delivering complex electrical construction projects across energy, infrastructure, and commercial markets, requiring a leader who can effectively connect field execution, engineering expertise, and client relationships to drive successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Organizational Management

Lead and develop a high-performing team of project managers, project engineers, superintendents, and field personnel
Establish a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence
Mentor emerging leaders and build succession pipelines across substation operations
Drive collaboration across engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), and executive leadership

Project & Construction Oversight

Oversee full lifecycle delivery of substation and transmission construction projects (typically 12kV–230kV)
Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and contractual requirements
Manage project controls, including cost forecasting, risk mitigation, and resource planning
Prefabrication efforts and oversight
Oversee self-performed and subcontracted work, including union labor coordination (IBEW)

Technical & Operational Excellence

Provide executive-level oversight of:
- Substation design (physical, protection & control)
- High-voltage equipment installation (transformers, breakers, switchgear)
- Commissioning and energization

Ensure compliance with:
- OSHA, NERC, IEEE, and client-specific standards
Promote innovation (digital substations, automation, modular construction)

Financial & P&L Accountability

Own P&L for substation business unit or region
Drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and cost control
Approve bids, estimates, and major procurement decisions
Monitor KPIs such as:
- Gross margin
- Labor productivity
- Change order capture

Client & Business Development

Build and maintain relationships with:
- Utilities (IOUs, munis, co-ops)
- Developers (renewables, data centers)
- Engineering firms
- General contractors and EPC partners
Support pursuit strategy, proposals, and interviews
Identify new markets (renewables, grid modernization, battery storage)

Safety & Compliance Leadership

Champion a zero-incident safety culture
Ensure adherence to all regulatory, environmental, and company standards
Lead incident investigations and corrective actions

Qualifications:

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
10–20+ years of experience in:
- Substation construction / engineering
- Electrical contracting (utility-scale preferred)
5–10+ years in senior leadership (Director / Sr. Manager level)
Deep expertise in:
- High-voltage systems (69kV–500kV+)
- EPC project delivery models
- Union labor environments (IBEW preferred)

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