Job description
About the Company
The company is a nationally recognized provider of specialized technical workforce, engineering, and project management solutions serving the utility, energy, and infrastructure industries. The company delivers a full suite of inspection, quality, and testing services across the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector—supporting major utilities, EPC firms, and large-scale construction programs across North America.
About the Position
The company is seeking an accomplished Vice President of T&D Inspection / Quality / Testing to lead its Utility Transmission and Distribution (T&D) inspection and construction oversight business.
This executive will oversee all aspects of the division’s operations—driving performance, quality, and growth across inspection and QA/QC programs related to high-voltage transmission line construction, maintenance, and testing. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned industry professional with a deep understanding of utility-scale T&D operations and a proven track record of business development, operational leadership, and P&L management.
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing business at a pivotal stage of expansion, providing both strategic and hands-on leadership across operational delivery, client engagement, and market development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Utility T&D Inspection, Quality, and Testing business segment, ensuring excellence across operations, safety, and quality performance.
- Oversee P&L performance, business development, and strategic planning for long-term growth.
- Drive operational consistency and efficiency across large-scale T&D inspection and construction oversight programs.
- Lead a team of technical and inspection professionals to ensure projects meet quality, schedule, and regulatory standards.
- Serve as the primary customer engagement executive, managing key utility and EPC client relationships.
- Partner with executive leadership on strategic growth initiatives, including geographic expansion and service line diversification.
- Track and analyze performance metrics to inform investment, resource allocation, and process improvement decisions.
- Ensure full compliance with all industry standards and regulations, including NESC, OSHA, and IEEE.
- Represent the division with C-Suite executives and Boards, communicating performance updates, risk assessments, and growth strategies.
Requirements
15+ years of experience in the utility industry, with a strong focus on transmission line construction, maintenance, and inspection.
Prior hands-on experience as an inspector, with deep technical understanding of QA/QC, testing, and inspection services.
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience with demonstrated P&L ownership and business development responsibility.
Proven ability to develop and execute business growth strategies in the utility or construction services sector.
Strong understanding of high-voltage transmission line construction practices, materials, and equipment.
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, plans, and specifications.
Experience serving as the lead customer engagement point for operational updates, proposals, and contract negotiations.
Quantifiable experience tracking performance metrics to drive operational and financial outcomes.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant technical discipline.
Experience with O&M and construction management in utility environments.
Benefits
- Base Salary: $175,000 – $225,000
- Bonus: Performance-based annual incentive
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Remote / hybrid flexibility with travel as required
- Opportunity to lead a growing division within a well-established, nationally recognized company
