Careers at the Planet group

Engineering Manager

Charlotte, NC 28269

Posted: 08/05/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 637350 Is job remote?: No

Job Description

An Engineering Manager responsible for the day-to-day operations of the office including managing engineers and designers, and interfacing with clients to resolve project and technical issues. In addition to managing the operations of the office, responsible for marketing engineering services and developing new business with potential clients in the investor-owned, municipal and electric cooperative utility market.

Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering
  • MBA, PMP, or master’s degree in engineering management preferred
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required, and ability to become licensed in additional states as required
  • 10+ years of substation and relaying experience preferred
  • 5+ years in the engineering consulting business
  • 5+ years managing people
  • Competent in developing and maintaining a strong business network
  • Competent in researching engineering and design issues and evaluating solutions
  • Ability to learn new engineering topics to facility business and team growth 
  • Process and improvement oriented 
  • Strong communication skills in recommending engineering solutions and leading teams
  • Experience with engineering and design programs and software (AutoCAD, CymTCC, SEL Software, Omicron Testing Universe, in addition to others.)
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Construction support experience
  • Must be proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other MS Office applications.
  • Knowledge of project management software
Job Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for employee engagement, performance reviews, interviewing/hiring, work quality, budgets and schedules, mentorship and growth, project execution, client interaction, and business development.
  • Ability to provide technical review of project scopes, develop budget estimates and prepare proposals
  • Ability to prepare various specification for bid such as equipment specification, labor specification and relay specifications.
  • Must have a good understanding of the technological, market, and commercial trends driving the current utility industry transformation.
  • Will be responsible for all aspects of the line of business, including maintaining existing clients and generating new clients.
  • Must actively support enhancing the Company’s overall strategic business vision by supporting the selling and delivery of multi-functional business solutions.
  • Must have a general knowledge of all the engineering services that the Company offers and be able to effectively communicate the services to existing and potential clients.
Pay: $120K - $160K 

At The Planet Group, we connect Engineering experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries—giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.

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