Senior Project Engineering Manager - Substation

Confidential recruitment opportunity.

Type: Direct placement — full time

Eligible locations: Bloomington, Mn, Denver, CO, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Irvine, CA, Walnut Creek, CA, Overland Park, KS; Ann Arbor, MI; Chattanooga, TN; College Station, TX; Raleigh, NC; Houston, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Orlando, FL; and Tualatin, OR

Role Overview

As a Senior Substation Project Engineering Manager, you will serve as the technical lead and project delivery owner for complex substation design projects. You will carry deliverable responsibility to the client, oversee project resources and quality, and work in close coordination with the assigned Project Manager to manage scope, schedule, budget, and client engagement across multidisciplinary teams.

What You'll Do

Lead multi-discipline teams of engineers and technicians on large and complex substation projects

Manage diverse project portfolios spanning design services and EPC programs

Oversee design quality, budget, and schedule across multiple disciplines

Support client interaction, proposals, and business development activities

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or large-scale projects

Conduct research to develop equipment and material recommendations

Manage data and perform complex engineering calculations

Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines

Lead larger production teams, coordinate multi-discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for assigned projects

Establish and manage project work plans

Client Interface

Identify and respond to key client interests and drivers on moderately complex to large projects

Communicate client concerns to the project team and help develop effective solutions

Support business development and proposal pursuits

Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager oversight

Technical Leadership

Lead large multi-discipline teams to deliver project goals on time and within budget

Provide technical leadership for complex substation projects

Drive innovative solutions to achieve project and client objectives

Management

Review and mentor lower-level engineering work and assignments

Responsible for hiring decisions, performance management, and compensation administration for direct reports

Locations

Bloomington, MN | Denver, CO | Boston, MA | Chicago, IL | Irvine, CA | Walnut Creek, CA | Overland Park, KS | Ann Arbor, MI | Chattanooga, TN | College Station, TX | Raleigh, NC | Houston, TX | Phoenix, AZ | Orlando, FL | Tualatin, OR

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Structural Engineering background may be considered)

Minimum of 11 years of related work experience

Experience working on large investor-owned utility (IOU) projects for an engineering consulting firm

Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams

Proficiency in both Substation Physical Design and Protection & Control (P&C)

Project lead experience, including exposure to schedule and budget management

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected), which may include a criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

P.E. License (strongly preferred)

Experience managing EPC or design services substation and switchyard projects for investor-owned utilities in the United States

Strong understanding of overall project lifecycle, layout design and optimization, relay protection & control, civil/structural design, and technical knowledge of major substation equipment

Excellent communication skills and genuine interest in building and maintaining client relationships

Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles, applicable design guides, and industry standards

Working knowledge of procurement processes and contract administration

Familiarity with the proposal process and developing engineering estimates

Compensation

USD 142,000–271,000 per year, depending on experience and location.