Associate Director of Transmission
Commonwealth AssociatesFlorida, United States • Gahanna, Ohio, United States • Michigan, United States
Posted February 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Commonwealth Associates delivers expert engineering and consulting services that enhance the reliability and resilience of power systems. They collaborate with a broad spectrum of energy stakeholders to solve complex challenges across renewable energy, power generation, and transmission and distribution. The firm offers a comprehensive portfolio that includes owner’s engineering, program management, substation and line engineering, electrical systems studies, land and right‑of‑way, environmental permitting, and document management. Their distinctive value lies in integrating multidisciplinary expertise to deliver tailored solutions that support the transition to a more sustainable and dependable energy grid.
Job Description
The Transmission & Distribution Department is seeking an Associate Director to help lead and grow individual client teams that serve our T&D clients. This hybrid position is based in Columbus, OH; Jackson, MI; or Orlando, FL, and plays a critical leadership role in engineering operations, staff development, project performance, and client engagement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 12+ years of experience in Protection & Controls or Physical Electrical projects (consulting environment preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of experience leading engineering teams and managing technical projects
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Experience balancing technical depth with team mentorship and business strategy
- Ability to travel 25% of time or more as required