Director of Engineering, Transmission and Distribution
Role: Director of Engineering, T&D
Industry: EPC, Transmission and Distribution
Client background
A company in the power and energy sector working across transmission and distribution and renewable energy. Its engineering function sits at the centre of tendering, design and project delivery.
The challenge
The transmission and distribution industry brings unique challenges: government liaison, tendering, commercial and business acumen, project understanding, technology change, regulatory complexity and project demands. Finding a Director of Engineering with expertise in high voltage transmission systems, substation design and project management was daunting in a competitive talent market.
What the role demanded
- Lead engineering for high voltage transmission lines and substations
- Support tendering with sound technical and commercial inputs
- Work with utilities and government bodies on approvals and compliance
- Keep project delivery on track through design and execution
How we ran the search
Dedicated HR Services designed a search that covered both leadership hiring and technical hiring. On the leadership side, we searched for seasoned engineering executives with a proven record in the T&D sector, using our network and industry knowledge. On the technical side, we used a rigorous screening process to test each candidate's technical depth, project management skills and sector knowledge.
What we assessed for
- HV transmission and substation design experience on utility scale projects
- Exposure to tendering and to government and utility stakeholders
- Strategic judgement alongside hands-on engineering credibility
- Ability to lead and develop an engineering team
Through detailed interviews and assessments, we made sure every shortlisted candidate had the expertise to succeed in the role.
The outcome
Dedicated HR Services placed a highly qualified Director of Engineering who exceeded the client's expectations. Our tailored approach helped the client overcome a difficult talent market and strengthen its engineering leadership for its T&D and renewable energy projects.
Why it matters
India's grid expansion and renewable energy build-out have made senior T&D engineers some of the most sought-after leaders in power. Most are already committed to live projects, so they are reached through a direct, confidential approach, not job boards.
Read more about our energy and renewables practice and our EPC and EPCM practice.
Practice: Leadership hiring for India's energy transition.
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