Substation Project Engineering Manager

The Opportunity
As the Substation Project Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians

• Manage diverse and challenging projects across a portfolio of design services and EPC programs

• Oversee design quality, budget, and schedule

• Support client interaction, proposals, and business development

The Team
The business is focused on meeting clients rapidly changing infrastructure needs, with continued investment in renewable energy and sustainable solutions. Joining the team means working at the forefront of delivering innovative energy solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega 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 a project

Client Interface

• Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects

• Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions

• Provide support for business development or pursuit activities

• Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision

Technical Expertise

• Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables

• Provide technical leadership for complex substation projects

• Drive solutions to achieve project goals

Management Responsibilities

• Review lower-level engineering work or assignments

• Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of subordinates

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license highly preferred

• Experience managing Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) or design services substation and switchyard projects for investor-owned utilities in the U.S.

• At least five years of substation design experience with strong understanding of project lifecycle, layout design and optimization, relay protection & control, civil/structural design, and major substation equipment

• Strong communication skills and ability to build client relationships

• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles, guides, and standards

• Working knowledge of procurement processes and contract administration

• Familiarity with proposal processes and developing engineering estimates

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited program

• Minimum of 8 years related work experience

• Ability to meet pre-employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, MVR search, as required by law/regulation)

Certifications

• Professional registration or licensure in home country, or active pursuit of such registration

• Additional registrations may be required depending on assignment