Engineering Manager - Underground Transmission Line

The Opportunity:

As the Underground Transmission Line 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 Responsibilities:

• 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 Black and Veatch 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 underground transmission line projects for investor owned utilities in the United States
• Experience in design of high voltage underground transmission lines with strong understanding of linear underground project lifecycle and equipment specification development
• Working knowledge of CYMCAP and Pole Planner
• 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 interdisciplinary project coordination: procurement, subcontract administration, permitting, and construction support
• 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.