Job Description
Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the
largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States.
When you join WM you become part of a company that is:
- 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history
- ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm
- Rated as a top System Integrator Giant
Wunderlich-Malec’s Electrical Testing Group (ETG) is expanding — and we’re
seeking an entrepreneurial Operations Manager to lead our newest regional
location from the ground up. This position combines operational leadership with
entrepreneurial drive — serving as both Integrator and Builder of a new ETG
Business Unit. You’ll take ownership of day-to-day execution, lead a growing
technical team, manage P&L objectives, and work side-by-side with ETG leadership
to bring our proven business model to a new region. This is a rare opportunity
to see a business evolve from Infancy → Growth → Maturity — with your leadership
at the center of that transformation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operational Leadership & Execution
* Faithfully execute the ETG business plan — achieving or exceeding P&L,
revenue, and performance goals
* Lead all regional operations including scheduling, resource planning, quality
assurance, safety, and project delivery
* Implement and maintain ETG’s operating systems, testing standards, and
documentation processes
* Manage field operations for protective relaying, SCADA, and IEC 61850 systems
commissioning
* Ensure alignment between technical execution and business objectives —
balancing efficiency, quality, and profitability
2. Integration & Team Alignment
* Integrate all major functions of the local ETG operation — ensuring everyone
is rowing in the same direction
- Lead, manage, and hold team members accountable for results and commitments
- Build and nurture a healthy, functional, and cohesive leadership team under
the EOS framework
* Resolve issues effectively: identify root causes, address conflict
constructively, and drive solutions to completion
3. Business Unit Development
* Build the BU from the ground up — recruiting, training, and developing a
skilled team of field engineers and technicians
- Establish vendor partnerships and client relationships within the region
- Drive growth through operational excellence, local market development, and
client satisfaction
* Create and maintain structure and process as the BU transitions from startup
to sustainable operation
4. Vision & Collaboration
* Collaborate closely with the ETG Visionary and National Leadership Team to
ensure clear direction and alignment
- Translate vision into actionable, measurable goals
- Maintain a strong, respectful partnership with ETG leadership — ensuring
ideas are filtered, prioritized, and implemented effectively
* Ensure that key messages and decisions are properly cascaded across the team
so that everyone is informed, aligned, and focused
5. Systems, Structure, and Process
* Operate within ETG’s EOS framework: own the scorecard, lead local L10s, and
manage to defined KPIs
* Ensure consistency in how core processes are followed, documented, and
improved
- Demonstrate strong project management discipline and operational consistency
- Uphold ETG’s values of safety, integrity, quality, and innovation in every
aspect of operations
What Success Looks Like
First 6–12 Months
* Establish the foundation: hire key staff, build client relationships, deliver
first projects successfully, and drive the BU toward break-even
12–24 Months
* Transition into the Growth Phase: solid team structure, sustainable backlog,
and strong client confidence
* Local L10s running consistently, scorecard metrics trending upward, and P&L
tracking toward profitability by month 12
Beyond 24 Months
* The BU is Mature: operating as a profitable, independently functioning unit
within the national ETG network, recognized for its technical quality and
reliability
Qualifications
- 7+ years in power systems testing, commissioning, or utility operations
- Proven leadership experience managing people, budgets, and project delivery
- Strong understanding of protective relaying, automation, and SCADA systems
- Entrepreneurial mindset — thrives in building structure from scratch
- Excellent communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills
- Experience with EOS or similar operating systems preferred
- Willingness to travel regionally and work in a dynamic field environment
Why This Role is Exciting
You’ll lead one of the most exciting phases of ETG’s national expansion —
bringing our brand of technical excellence and culture of accountability to a
new region. You’ll have the chance to build a business with your own imprint
while being part of a nationwide team of leaders doing the same.
This role offers the energy of a startup with the stability and support of a
40-year engineering powerhouse — and the satisfaction of watching a blank slate
become a thriving, mature operation under your leadership.
*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or
efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential
for performing the job and evaluating performance.
Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit
package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical
- Dental • Vision • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D • Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Short Term Disability • Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible
Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement • Referral Bonus Program • 401(k)/Profit Sharing • 100%
ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • Employee Assistance Program • Will
Preparation Resources • Worldwide Travel Assistance
Salary Range The expected salary range is $160,000 - $190,000 annually depending
on qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.
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