Testing coordinator Jobs in San Diego, CA

OPERATIONS MANAGER – ELECTRICAL TESTING GROUP (NEW REGIONAL LOCATION) Our client is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States — an ENR Top 500 firm with 40+ years of industry history, also rated as a top Systems Integrator Giant. Their Electrical Testing Group (ETG) is expanding, and they are seeking an entrepreneurial Operations Manager to lead a new regional location from the ground up. This role 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 alongside ETG national leadership to bring a proven business model to a new region. This is a rare opportunity to witness a business evolve from Infancy → Growth → Maturity — with your leadership at the center of that transformation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Operational Leadership & Execution • 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 aligned and working toward the same goals • Lead, manage, and hold team members accountable for results and commitments • Build and nurture a healthy, 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 ETG national leadership to ensure clear direction and alignment • Translate vision into actionable, measurable goals • Maintain a strong partnership with ETG leadership — ensuring ideas are filtered, prioritized, and implemented effectively • Ensure key messages and decisions are properly cascaded across the team 5. Systems, Structure & Process • Operate within ETG's EOS framework: own the scorecard, lead local L10s, and manage defined KPIs • Ensure consistency in how core processes are followed, documented, and improved • Demonstrate strong project management discipline and operational consistency • Uphold 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, P&L tracking toward profitability 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 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Salary: $160,000–$190,000 annually (depending on location and qualifications) • Discretionary bonus • 14% of total annual compensation (salary + bonus) contributed to ESOP retirement each year • 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) • Full benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, HSA, FSA, PTO, Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Bonus, 401(k)/Profit Sharing, EAP, Will Preparation Resources, Worldwide Travel Assistance