Job Openings Substation Project Engineering Manager

About the job 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