Associate Director - Grid Interconnection

As an Associate Director, you will play a key role in both technical execution and team leadership. This position is ideal for a senior-level professional who enjoys leading teams, supporting clients, driving project delivery, and staying close to the technical work. The Associate Director will help mentor project managers and engineering staff, support business development efforts, and contribute to the continued growth and operational success of Power Delivery practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership in leading Power Delivery projects across transmission, distribution, substations, protection and controls, interconnection, and related electrical infrastructure
• Provide technical guidance and oversight for engineering, design, project execution, and quality control activities
• Manage, mentor, and support Project Managers, engineers, designers, and technical staff within the Power Delivery team
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients on active projects, ensuring clear communication, strong relationships, and successful project delivery
• Assist in managing project performance, including scope, budget, schedule, staffing, and resource planning
• Partner with leadership on business development efforts, including maintaining existing client relationships and supporting new opportunities
• Help grow and develop the team through recruiting, onboarding, mentorship, and technical development
• Support operational improvements by helping refine internal processes, standards, workflows, and delivery practices
• Assist with annual planning efforts, including forecasting, staffing needs, project backlog, and market growth initiatives
• Help ensure consistency, quality, and technical excellence across project deliverables
• Support coordination across internal teams, clients, utilities, and external project stakeholders
• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.