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Sr. Design Manager, Utility Data Services
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Sr. Manager of Utility Data Services with a focus on building a Midstream Pipeline Program that leads a nationally distributed engineering support organization while driving strategic growth in utility data integration and midstream pipeline services. This role is responsible for aligning engineering operations, project management, and data integration initiatives to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions across gas, electric, and telecom sectors. The position also plays a key role in developing and launching a comprehensive midstream pipeline vertical.
What you will do:
- Oversee a national Engineering Support Team, including utility permitting, gas and electric engineering support, and field direction.
- Lead and collaborate with Data Integration teams to advance processes, workflows, and technology related to utility data integration, gas distribution and transmission, and telecom infrastructure.
- Establish and enforce project management standards, mentoring project coordinators and project managers to ensure consistent execution and delivery.
- Develop and implement a programmatic approach to building a midstream pipeline mapping and design vertical.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including pipeline survey, integrity, land, permitting, and environmental disciplines (wetlands, biological, cultural).
- Drive operational efficiency, scalability, and quality across engineering and project delivery functions.
- Identify opportunities for service expansion and market growth within utility and midstream sectors.
- Lead and scale a national engineering support function that delivers high-quality utility, upstream/midstream and infrastructure solutions.
- Shape the future of data integration capabilities by improving workflows, tools, and team performance.
- Mentor and elevate project management teams to ensure consistent, efficient project delivery.
- Build and launch a midstream pipeline services vertical, creating a fully integrated, end-to-end offering.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to expand market presence and drive business growth.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration across all teams.
What you will bring:
- Strong leadership experience managing geographically distributed engineering or technical teams.
- Deep understanding of utility engineering, including gas, electric, and telecom infrastructure.
- Experience with utility data integration, GIS systems, and related technologies.
- Proven project management expertise, including process development and team mentorship.
- Knowledge of midstream pipeline lifecycle, including design, permitting, survey, and environmental considerations.
- Ability to build and scale new service lines or business verticals.
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
- Strategic thinking with a focus on operational execution and continuous improvement.
Who We Are:
WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.
Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.
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