Engineering Manager - Energy & Utilities (OSP/SUE)

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and grow our Energy & Utilities Telecom team in our Charlotte, NC office. This individual will be a key leader in our Telecommunications Team, responsible for driving technical excellence, mentoring staff, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex utility and telecom projects throughout the region.

Posting Location(s): Charlotte, NC

What You'll Do:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers and technical staff in the Charlotte office. You will be responsible for resource planning, performance management, and fostering a collaborative team culture.
• Provide high-level technical direction and quality control for the planning, design, and permitting of telecommunications and utility projects.
• Oversee a portfolio of projects to ensure they are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with client specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with leadership to identify business development opportunities in the Southeast market and contribute to the development of proposals, including project scope and fee estimates.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships, serving as a primary point of contact for technical inquiries and project updates.
• Review engineering plans and ensure all work products meet industry standards and firm-wide quality benchmarks.
• Other duties, as assigned

What You'll Need:

• Typically, 10 years of experience in engineering design and project management, with a focus on telecommunications, utilities, or transportation infrastructure.
• At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity, managing technical teams and project workflows.
• Experience with utility relocation projects, conflict analysis, or utility coordination.
• Strong knowledge of local and state permitting processes and utility regulations in North Carolina.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to lead meetings and represent the firm professionally.

Nice To Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, with the ability to obtain North Carolina licensure within 6 months of hire.
• Established network within the North Carolina utility or telecom industry.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or Bluebeam from a management and review perspective.

Who We Are

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work , and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With almost 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world's largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you'll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work certification-thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation's leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Featured benefits and perks include:

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company's culture and success.

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us...and let's make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.

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