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
This business is driven to meet clients rapidly changing infrastructure needs, with a strong focus on renewable energy and sustainable solutions. By joining, youll be at the forefront of delivering innovative energy solutions that help shape the future.

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.

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

• Strong communication skills and interest in engaging with clients to build relationships

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

• Working knowledge of procurement processes and contract administration

• Familiarity with proposal process 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