Job Openings Substation Engineering Manager - West Cost

About the job Substation Engineering Manager - West Cost

The Opportunity:

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

  • Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians
  • Manage diverse and challenging projects across our portfolio of design services and EPC programs
  • Oversee design quality, budget, and schedule
  • Support client interaction, proposals, and business development

Key Responsibilites:

  • Develops and manages budget, schedule, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines for assigned projects
  • Actively manages project changes directly with the Client in coordination with the Project Manager
  • Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments. Responsible for coordinating multiple discipline activity and may serve as the engineer of record for assigned projects
  • Develop good working relationships with project leadership, design teams, and support staff
  • Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work
  • Provides support to business development and pursuit activities
  • The position will entail occasional travel to support site visits, design reviews, and client meetings
  • Consistently and independently applies knowledge and complies with quality program
  • Ensures client and industry standards are maintained on assigned projects
  • Provides guidance, mentorship, and direction to team members

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience managing Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) or design services substation and switchyard projects for investor owned utilities in the United States
  • Five years of experience in design of substation facilities with strong understanding of overall project lifecycle, layout design and optimization, relay protection & control, civil/structural designs, and technical knowledge of major equipment associated with substation facilities.
  • Good communication skills and interest in engaging with Clients to grow relationships
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards
  • Working knowledge of procurement process and contract administration
  • Working knowledge of the proposal process and developing engineering estimates
  • P.E. License highly preferred

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing
  • Minimum of 8 years related work experience
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.