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Enverus is the leading energy SaaS company delivering highly-technical insights and predictive/prescriptive analytics
The Role
Leads strategic business development and enterprise software sales for electric utility and AEC customers. Develops account strategies, identifies and closes opportunities, builds executive relationships, manages complex negotiations, forms strategic partnerships, and collaborates with marketing, product, and customer success teams. The role focuses on substation design, utility planning, AI-enabled engineering workflows, digital twins, and infrastructure modernization, with 30–50% travel across North America.
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Description
Substation Program Director
Why YOU want this position
At Enverus, we're committed to empowering the global quality of life by helping our customers make energy affordable and accessible to the world.
We are the most trusted energy-dedicated SaaS company, with a platform built to maximize value from generative AI, and our innovative solutions are reshaping the way energy is consumed and managed. By offering anytime, anywhere access to analytics and insights, we're helping our customers make better decisions that help provide communities around the world with clean, affordable energy.
The energy industry is changing fast. But we've continued to lead the way in energy technology, creating intelligent connections across the entire energy ecosystem, from renewables, power and utilities, to oil and gas and financial institutions. Our solutions create more efficient production and distribution, capital allocation, renewable energy development, investment and sourcing, and help reduce costs by automating crucial business operations. Of course, this wouldn't be possible without our people, which is why we have built a team of individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Are you ready to help power the global quality of life? Join Enverus, and be a part of creating a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow.
We are currently seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-oriented Program Director to drive revenue growth for our innovative software solutions serving the electric utility and Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) markets.
The Program Director, Substation Design acts as a trusted advisor to customers helping them solve complex operational and business problems and improve how they work. This leadership role is responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities while strengthening our presence with investor-owned utilities, public power organizations, electric cooperatives, engineering consulting firms, and EPC organizations. The Program Director will cultivate executive relationships, develop strategic partnerships, and lead complex enterprise software sales focused on electric substation design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and digital twin solutions that improve utility planning, engineering, and infrastructure modernization.
The ideal candidate has a proven track record of selling enterprise software or technology solutions into the utility industry, understands electric utility engineering and planning workflows, and is passionate about helping customers leverage innovative technologies to solve complex business challenges. This role requires a self-driven leader who thrives in a consultative sales environment, collaborates effectively across teams, and is comfortable traveling up to 30-50% throughout North America.
Performance Objectives
Competitive Candidate Profile
Preferred Qualifications
What Success Looks Like
Within the first year, the Program Director of Business Development will:
Enverus offers comprehensive benefits to our employees to include:
This role is eligible for: Variable Compensation
Salary Range: 130,000 - 150,000 USD
Substation Program Director
Why YOU want this position
At Enverus, we're committed to empowering the global quality of life by helping our customers make energy affordable and accessible to the world.
We are the most trusted energy-dedicated SaaS company, with a platform built to maximize value from generative AI, and our innovative solutions are reshaping the way energy is consumed and managed. By offering anytime, anywhere access to analytics and insights, we're helping our customers make better decisions that help provide communities around the world with clean, affordable energy.
The energy industry is changing fast. But we've continued to lead the way in energy technology, creating intelligent connections across the entire energy ecosystem, from renewables, power and utilities, to oil and gas and financial institutions. Our solutions create more efficient production and distribution, capital allocation, renewable energy development, investment and sourcing, and help reduce costs by automating crucial business operations. Of course, this wouldn't be possible without our people, which is why we have built a team of individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Are you ready to help power the global quality of life? Join Enverus, and be a part of creating a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow.
We are currently seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-oriented Program Director to drive revenue growth for our innovative software solutions serving the electric utility and Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) markets.
The Program Director, Substation Design acts as a trusted advisor to customers helping them solve complex operational and business problems and improve how they work. This leadership role is responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities while strengthening our presence with investor-owned utilities, public power organizations, electric cooperatives, engineering consulting firms, and EPC organizations. The Program Director will cultivate executive relationships, develop strategic partnerships, and lead complex enterprise software sales focused on electric substation design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and digital twin solutions that improve utility planning, engineering, and infrastructure modernization.
The ideal candidate has a proven track record of selling enterprise software or technology solutions into the utility industry, understands electric utility engineering and planning workflows, and is passionate about helping customers leverage innovative technologies to solve complex business challenges. This role requires a self-driven leader who thrives in a consultative sales environment, collaborates effectively across teams, and is comfortable traveling up to 30-50% throughout North America.
Performance Objectives
- Develop and execute strategic business development plans that drive revenue growth across the electric utility and AEC markets.
- Develop and execute account strategies focused on utility modernization initiatives, including electric substation design, AI-assisted engineering workflows, and digital twin implementations.
- Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities for our software solutions focused on electric substation design, utility planning, Artificial Intelligence, and digital twin technologies.
- Build and maintain relationships with executive leadership, engineering management, asset Directors, planning organizations, IT leadership, and operations teams within electric utilities and engineering firms.
- Lead complex enterprise software sales opportunities from initial engagement through contract negotiation and closing.
- Collaborate closely with Marketing to develop lead generation campaigns and increase market awareness.
- Partner with Product Management and Customer Success teams to communicate customer requirements, competitive intelligence, and emerging market opportunities.
- Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, customer meetings, and utility industry organizations.
- Monitor industry trends related to utility modernization, grid resiliency, AI adoption, digital engineering, and digital twin initiatives.
- Develop strategic partnerships that expand our market presence and long-term growth opportunities.
Competitive Candidate Profile
- Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of business development, enterprise software sales, or strategic account management experience.
- Demonstrated success selling enterprise software solutions to electric utilities, engineering consulting firms, or infrastructure organizations.
- Strong knowledge of electric utility engineering, transmission and distribution systems, substation design, or utility asset management.
- Experience selling technology solutions supporting engineering design, utility planning, digital twins, GIS, AI-enabled analytics, or related software platforms.
- Proven ability to develop executive relationships and manage complex, consultative sales cycles.
- Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Experience working with Salesforce CRM to manage opportunities, forecasting, and customer relationships.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating across sales, marketing, product management, and customer success teams.
- Willingness to travel approximately 30-50% throughout North America.
Preferred Qualifications
- Existing relationships within investor-owned utilities (IOUs), municipal utilities, electric cooperatives, or leading AEC firms.
- Experience consultative selling solutions related to electric substation engineering, engineering design automation, utility planning, digital twins, AI applications, GIS, or enterprise asset management.
- Experience responding to RFPs, public procurement processes, and enterprise software contract negotiations.
- Familiarity with utility modernization initiatives, grid digitalization, and engineering data management.
What Success Looks Like
Within the first year, the Program Director of Business Development will:
- Govern projects for key customers and serving as a trusted advisor
- Supporting Sales initiatives for new customers and cross selling to existing customers
- Increase SBS's visibility as a trusted provider of AI-enabled utility planning, electric substation design, and digital twin solutions.
- Provide valuable market feedback that helps shape future product innovation and go-to-market strategy.
Enverus offers comprehensive benefits to our employees to include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Income Protection (disability, life/AD&D, critical illness, accident)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Spending Account (HSA), Commuter
- Lifestyle & Wellbeing Program
- Pet Insurance
This role is eligible for: Variable Compensation
Salary Range: 130,000 - 150,000 USD
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, computer science, or a related field
- At least 10 years of business development, enterprise software sales, or strategic account management experience
- Demonstrated success selling enterprise software solutions to electric utilities, engineering consulting firms, or infrastructure organizations
- Strong knowledge of electric utility engineering, transmission and distribution systems, substation design, or utility asset management
- Experience selling technology solutions supporting engineering design, utility planning, digital twins, GIS, AI-enabled analytics, or related software platforms
- Ability to develop executive relationships and manage complex consultative sales cycles
- Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills
- Experience using Salesforce CRM for opportunity management, forecasting, and customer relationships
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across sales, marketing, product management, and customer success teams
- Willingness to travel approximately 30–50% throughout North America
- Existing relationships within investor-owned utilities, municipal utilities, electric cooperatives, or leading AEC firms
- Experience selling electric substation engineering, engineering design automation, utility planning, digital twin, AI, GIS, or enterprise asset management solutions
- Experience responding to RFPs, public procurement processes, and enterprise software contract negotiations
- Familiarity with utility modernization, grid digitalization, and engineering data management
What the Team is Saying
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Sr. Account Director
Melwyn
Director of Product
Enverus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is often described as robust, with medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, mental‑health resources and an EAP highlighted across employer and third‑party listings; feedback suggests core insurance options are a standout. Built‑in materials and benefits pages consistently surface healthcare and wellness initiatives as part of a comprehensive package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching is repeatedly cited, with employer‑verified pages and comments noting features like immediate vesting; feedback suggests the retirement offering is reliable and valued. Listings also reference performance bonuses that complement the savings plan as part of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible and “unlimited/open” PTO, paid sick leave, and parental leave are emphasized on careers pages and benefit listings, pointing to broad time‑off coverage. Hybrid/remote options further support work–life balance alongside these leave programs.
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The Company
What We Do
Enverus’ innovative technologies drive production and investment strategies, enable best practices for energy and commodity trading and risk management, and reduce costs through automated processes across critical business functions. Enverus is a strategic partner to more than 6,000 customers in 50 countries. Enverus is a portfolio company of Hellman & Friedman and Genstar Capital.
Why Work With Us
We are guided by our Core Values: One Team, Partners for Life, Courageous Innovation. Our goal is to foster a culture that’s inclusive, fun and encourages our teammates to grow, personally and professionally. At Enverus, we are a family, and our people will always be our most important asset.
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