Senior Manager, Electric Transmission
Location: Oakland, CA (on-site)
Compensation: Up to $263,000 annually
We’re partnering with a major electric utility to hire a Senior Manager, Electric Transmission to lead large-scale transmission infrastructure across a critical service territory. This is a senior engineering leadership role focused on grid reliability, modernization, and execution at scale.
Demand on the electrical grid is increasing rapidly due to EV adoption, AI-driven data centers, and long-term infrastructure investment. This role sits directly in the middle of those efforts, with real ownership over transmission line engineering, people leadership, and project execution.
Why this role stands out
- Senior leadership ownership of transmission line and high-voltage infrastructure
- Direct management of experienced electrical engineering teams
- High visibility with executive and VP-level leadership
- Ability to modernize legacy utility processes and drive execution
- Work that directly impacts grid reliability, safety, and regional power delivery
What you’ll be responsible for
- Leading and developing electrical engineers supporting transmission systems
- Overseeing execution of large-scale transmission and utility infrastructure projects
- Ensuring designs meet safety, reliability, and regulatory standards
- Partnering closely with engineering, construction, and operations teams
- Supporting emergency response efforts related to transmission system events
What we’re looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Strong utility or utility-adjacent experience
- Hands-on background with transmission lines and large-scale infrastructure
- Proven people management experience leading engineering teams
- Comfortable presenting to and influencing senior leadership
- Willingness to be on call for emergency events as needed
Nice to have
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Advanced degree in Engineering
- Experience leading geographically distributed teams
- Background working in regulated utility environments
Up to $263,000 per year annual salary.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.
