Utility & Power Transmission Engineering Program Manager

Kleinfelder; Durley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Program Manager in Utility and Power Transmission Engineering. You will lead projects that enhance infrastructure for major Utility and Oil & Gas clients, ensuring quality and maximizing customer value. With a focus on client engagement and service delivery, you will drive project execution, manage resources, and foster team development. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the Energy market while working with a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to innovation and professional growth. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Mentoring Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in engineering.
• 5 years of project management in the Energy market.

Responsibilities

• Drive project execution from organization to reporting.
• Cultivate client relationships for multi-disciplinary projects.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Risk Mitigation

Financial Oversight

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

Job description

Job Description

Step into Your New Role

As a Utility and Power Transmission Engineering Program Manager, you will play a vital role in expanding regional opportunities in the Energy market, leading both the engagement with clients and the delivery of our services in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast footprint. Our projects will center on infrastructure improvements for major Utility and Oil & Gas clients, specifically natural gas and electrical transmission/distribution systems, including pipelines and substations. This position is available in our regional Mid-Atlantic Northeast Area that includes Philadelphia, PA, Hamilton, NJ, and Fishkill, NY.

Responsibilities:

• Drive all phases of project execution, encompassing organization, risk mitigation, subcontractor management, scheduling, financial oversight, safety leadership, and comprehensive reporting.
• Cultivate and expand client relationships and contracts for intricate, multi-disciplinary Electric and Gas Utility projects.
• Champion staff development through effective leadership, mentorship, and the support of professional career aspirations.
• Directly oversee business development efforts, strategically assigning resources, defining client needs, addressing concerns proactively, and managing engineering resources within budget.
• Lead and contribute to technical cost, and scheduling decisions for interdisciplinary teams, ensuring adherence to company quality standards and maximizing customer value.
• Collaborate on design and construction management programs, actively seeking continuous improvement in process development and execution.
• Establish strong relationships with internal technical and client service teams, as well as within client organizations.
• Ensure clear and impactful communication across all internal and external project teams, clients, and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in civil, mechanical, environmental, chemical engineering, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License registered in New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania, and the ability to obtain reciprocity in all three states within 6 months of starting date.
• 8 + years of progressive leadership and professional experience with an engineering or utility firm.
• 5 years of project and client management experience in the Energy market with knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Proven track record of developing relationships with clients and growing programs.
• Effective team leadership and collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Aptitude for supervising, training, developing, and mentoring junior staff.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 100 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that throughdiversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:Kleinfelder offers excellent compensation and benefits package,includingmedical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated withtrainingsand certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agencysubmitsa resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.