How to apply for Associate Director - Transmission

About Braun Intertec Corporation

Braun Intertec Corporation is an employee-owned firm that uniquely combines geotechnical engineering expertise with a strong commitment to workplace wellness and environmental sustainability. As an employee-owned company, team members have a direct stake in the firm's success, fostering a collaborative culture focused on long-term integrity rather than short-term profits. Their mission of 'enhancing geotechnical integrity' while promoting sustainability makes them particularly appealing for engineers who want their work to have meaningful environmental impact.

About the role

The Associate Director - Transmission leads both business development and project execution for renewable power generation projects, with specific quarterly/annual revenue targets. This role combines technical leadership on moderate-to-complex geotechnical transmission projects with client relationship building and team management responsibilities. You'll be instrumental in expanding Braun Intertec's footprint in the growing renewable energy transmission sector while ensuring project excellence.

A typical day

A typical day might involve morning virtual team check-ins with your transmission project engineers, followed by client calls to discuss new renewable energy opportunities in the pipeline. Afternoons could be spent reviewing geotechnical reports for ongoing transmission projects while strategizing pursuit of upcoming RFP opportunities. You'd balance technical oversight of foundation designs with relationship-building activities to meet quarterly revenue targets.

Who Braun Intertec Corporation is looking for

• A Texas-licensed Professional Engineer with 5+ years specifically in transmission/power infrastructure geotechnical engineering (not just general civil engineering)
• Someone who has successfully pursued and won renewable energy projects, with demonstrable experience meeting revenue targets in business development
• A leader who can manage remote teams effectively while maintaining the technical rigor required for transmission projects
• An engineer who understands the regulatory landscape for multi-state transmission projects and is willing to obtain additional state licenses

Tips for this application

• Quantify your transmission project experience - specify the voltage levels, project scales, and geographic regions where you've worked on power infrastructure
• Highlight any experience with renewable energy projects specifically (solar farms, wind farms, battery storage transmission connections) rather than just general transmission work
• Demonstrate your Texas PE status prominently and mention your willingness/experience with obtaining licenses in other states
• Show how you've balanced technical project management with business development responsibilities in previous roles
• Reference Braun Intertec's employee-owned structure and explain why that model appeals to you as a professional

What to cover in your cover letter

['Your specific experience with transmission line geotechnical engineering (foundation design, soil analysis for power infrastructure)', 'Examples of successfully pursuing and winning renewable energy projects with measurable revenue outcomes', 'Your approach to leading remote teams while maintaining technical excellence on complex projects', "Why Braun Intertec's employee-owned, sustainability-focused mission aligns with your professional values"]

Research before applying

• Braun Intertec's specific renewable energy project portfolio and transmission case studies on their website
• The employee-owned structure (ESOP) and how it impacts company culture and decision-making
• Their workplace wellness initiatives and sustainability commitments mentioned in their corporate materials
• Recent transmission projects in the renewable energy sector that align with their geographic focus areas

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• Describe your process for identifying and pursuing renewable power generation project opportunities
• How do you balance technical project management responsibilities with business development targets?
• Walk us through a complex transmission geotechnical project you managed from proposal to completion
• How would you build and mentor a remote team while ensuring quality control on transmission projects?
• What experience do you have with multi-state regulatory requirements for transmission infrastructure?

Common mistakes to avoid

• Applying with only general civil engineering experience without specific transmission/power infrastructure background
• Failing to address the business development/revenue generation aspect of the role in your application
• Not demonstrating understanding of the remote team management requirements for this position