Engineering Manager - Pre-Construction

MYR Energy Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with 100% match

Job summary

MYR Energy Services is seeking a Pre-Construction Engineering Manager to lead engineering for nationwide electrical substation, transmission, and distribution EPC projects from bidding through closeout. The role includes supporting design reviews, construction startups, and final as‑built documentation.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in related fields, a PE license, and experience leading project teams. Bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in design, engineering, or project management for electrical transmission/substation projects.
• PE license is required.
• Experience managing project teams or consultants is a plus.
• Construction/EPC project experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering for nationwide EPC substation, transmission, and distribution projects.
• Coordinate design subcontractors and field liaison activities.
• Coordinate equipment procurement and vendor interfaces.
• Prepare engineering and equipment procurement requirements.
• Schedule engineering subcontractors and procurement activities with project leadership.
• Manage testing and commissioning contractors.
• Ensure compliance with Code of Business Conduct and ethics.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team player

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Pre-Construction Engineering Manager, will be responsible for overseeing the engineering aspects of electrical substation, transmission, and distribution EPC projects nationwide from bidding to project closeout. This position is responsible for overseeing the engineering of the work, including support for the owner's design reviews, support during construction and startup, and submittal of the final "as built" design documents.

Company Overview

At MYR Energy Services, a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc, our employees play an integral role in the company's collective success. Our mission is to provide superior specialty contracting services by creating mutually rewarding relationships in a safe, inspiring, and open environment. We challenge our employees to possess uncommon determination meaning challenging the status quo and thriving in the adversity of construction.

MYRE serves customers participating in a nationwide engineer-procure-construct (EPC) delivery. MYRE works on a wide range of projects and EPC contracting services, including large transmission and substation projects, complete solar facilities, and energy storage.

Essential Functions

• Understanding and preparing proposals for Engineer, Procure, Construction (EPC) electrical substation, transmission, and distribution projects
• Managing and coordinating all detailed design engineering subcontractors and the associated engineering field liaison activities
• Coordinating all engineered equipment and material procurement activities
• Interfacing with equipment vendors, including expediting vendor procurement information and deliverables, or delegating work to the procurement manager as necessary.
• Preparing the engineering and engineered equipment procurement requirements of the project
• Scheduling day-to-day engineering subcontractor and equipment procurement activities and coordinating these activities with the Project Executive and/or Project Manager
• Performing additional duties as directed by the Project Executive and/or the Project Manager
• Manage the testing and commissioning contractor for EPC projects
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Travel up to 25% required
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards, if applicable

This is a job posting to create a pool of qualified candidates for key roles. There is no application deadline; applications are accepted continuously.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in design, engineering, or project management experience related to electrical, transmission, distribution, and substation projects
• PE license
• Experience managing project teams or consultants is a plus
• Construction related experience or EPC project experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other documents as they relate to electrical work
• Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to prepare construction schedules in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
• Team player who is able to successfully work with diverse internal and external partners
• Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $130,000-$165,000 / year
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• Dental - 100% employer-paid premium.
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.