Substation Group Leader (Engineering Manager)

About this role

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Be a critical part of a team that keeps the energy flowing! On Olsson’s Substation & Power Generation team, you’ll help design systems that safely and reliably deliver power to communities. Our work strengthens mission critical infrastructure and supports a more sustainable energy future through renewable energy innovation. Our work environments are routinely recognized as local “Best Places to Work” and foster a high performing environment where professionals grow, collaborate, and excel.

As a Group Leader on Olsson’s Substation & Power Generation team, you will lead a skilled group of professionals focused on designing safe, reliable, and future‑ready power infrastructure. This role is ideal for a leader who excels in mentorship, technical guidance, strategic planning, and who enjoys building strong client relationships while connecting daily project work to broader team and organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of supervisors and technical staff, supporting growth and development across all experience levels.

• Foster a culture of open communication, trust, collaboration, and alignment with the Substation & Power Generation team’s vision.

• Oversee project execution and quality assurance to ensure successful delivery of substation design projects.

• Monitor group performance, workload, and utilization to identify improvement opportunities and implement strategies that enhance efficiency.