Position Summary: The Director of Substation is responsible for leading the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of substation infrastructure. This role ensures operational excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance while supporting strategic business objectives. Key Responsibilities: + Lead substation teams and oversee client operations. + Manage all phases of substation projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and execution. + Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements. + Provide technical guidance on civil and electrical aspects of substation construction. + Maintain strong field presence and support crews with practical, solution-oriented leadership. + Collaborate with internal departments, customers, and regulatory agencies. + Communicate project updates and resolve stakeholder concerns effectively. + Promote continuous improvement and innovation across substation operations. Qualifications: + Minimum 10 years of experience in construction or project management, with a focus on substations. + Proven leadership in managing field crews and large-scale infrastructure projects. + Strong understanding of utility processes, substation operations, and safety protocols. + Field experience within substations, with a hands-on approach and career progression through operational roles. + Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. + Proficiency in project management tools and financial oversight. Education: + Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent preferred. + Experience at the district manager or director level preferred. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions. Core Competencies: + Safety-Driven + Professional Presence + Team Leadership + Customer Focus + Accountability + Effective Communication + Adaptability and Initiative EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled Pike Electric, LLC is a Non-Union Company Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve based on organizational needs. About Us Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job. “Essential” is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them. Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service. Requisition ID: 25002404