Project Engineering Manager - Underground Transmission Line

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Underground Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team in delivering complex infrastructure projects. This role will focus on overseeing high-quality design execution, maintaining budgetary and schedule requirements, and contributing to client relations and business development efforts across a portfolio of EPC and design service projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering teams across various disciplines for underground transmission line projects.

• Ensure project objectives related to quality, budget, and schedule are consistently achieved.

• Serve as a technical leader, reviewing and overseeing engineering outputs; may act as Engineer of Record for select projects.

• Collaborate directly with clients and project managers to address project scope changes and ensure alignment with deliverables.

• Maintain and nurture effective communication and coordination with internal teams and stakeholders.

• Translate client expectations and priorities into actionable project plans and team direction.

• Provide strategic input on business development efforts, including proposal development and project pursuits.

• Travel as needed to support site inspections, design reviews, and client meetings.

• Apply technical knowledge to ensure projects comply with internal quality standards and industry regulations.

• Mentor junior staff, fostering growth, performance excellence, and team collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience managing EPC or design-focused underground transmission line projects for investor-owned utilities in the U.S.

• Extensive knowledge of high-voltage underground transmission design, including lifecycle management and specification development.

• Experience in generating plan and profile drawings for underground transmission lines.

• Proficiency in CYMCAP and Pull-Planner or similar design tools.

• Strong communication skills and a client-focused mindset for relationship development.

• Advanced understanding of engineering principles, codes, and applicable design standards.

• Working knowledge of project coordination across disciplines including procurement, permitting, subcontracting, and construction support.

• Experience in preparing proposals and developing engineering cost estimates.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is strongly preferred.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in the field.

• Must be able to meet all pre-employment requirements, including background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle record review, in compliance with applicable laws.