Director - High Voltage Transmission & Substation Delivery

At AKS, we are growing and building for the future. We bring together multidisciplined experts across the land development, energy, and infrastructure markets to take on bigger challenges and deliver solutions that make a real difference. Our teams combine creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative, hands-on approach to solve complex problems and deliver results our clients and communities can count on. We take pride in our work and our ability to provide opportunities for our teams, support each other’s growth, and look ahead to what’s next. When you join AKS, you will find opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, learn, lead, and make an impact from day one.

We are is seeking an experienced leader to direct late-stage planning and construction of high voltage transmission and substation projects. The Director will guide projects from final development through construction and commissioning, ensuring excellence in safety, cost, schedule, and quality. This role oversees all phases of delivery, from routing and permitting to interconnection coordination, strengthening execution frameworks, enhancing contractor accountability, and advancing multiple projects to completion with disciplined schedule and cost performance.

What You’ll Do

Execution Leadership

• Lead transmission and substation projects from final design through energization.
• Oversee contractor performance, field execution, and construction sequencing.
• Ensure alignment between engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
  
  

Technical & Development Integration

• Review engineering packages for constructability and execution readiness.
• Coordinate across land, environmental, permitting, regulatory, and engineering teams.
• Support interconnection, siting, and infrastructure integration strategies.
  
  

Construction & Delivery Management

• Direct construction strategy, logistics planning, and resource allocation.
• Track schedule, cost, quality, and safety metrics.
• Resolve field constraints and execution risks proactively.
  
  

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Interface with utilities, developers, regulators, and landowners.
• Provide executive-level reporting and project updates.
• Lead internal and external coordination meetings.
  
  

Risk & Compliance Oversight

• Identify execution risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with permits, environmental commitments, and regulatory approvals.
• Maintain documentation and audit readiness.
  
  

About You

• 5 years of experience delivering transmission or substation infrastructure, with leadership on projects 115 kV and above (preference for 230 kV ).
• Proven success managing late-stage planning through construction execution.
• Strong understanding of EPC delivery models, construction sequencing, and commissioning.
• Experience working with utilities, ISOs, RTOs, or transmission developers.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and external contractors.
• You have a "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Execution-driven leadership
• Field-informed decision making
• Strategic risk management
• Commercial awareness
• Clear communication across technical and executive audiences
  
  

Why AKS?

At AKS, we believe your work should support your life, not the other way around. Here's what you can count on when you join our team:

• Meaningful Growth: Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
• Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
• Respect for Your Time: We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
• Benefits That Care: You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being, plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
• Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates, we believe food brings people together.
• Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.
• A Place People Love to Work: We’ve been named one of the Top Workplaces year after year.
  
  

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your future.