Engineering Manager - Substation

SolveNow Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A U.S. engineering firm in Orlando is seeking an Engineering Manager for their Substation projects. The successful candidate will lead a multi-discipline team, manage project budgets and schedules, and ensure design quality. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in engineering with a minimum of 8 years of experience in substation design and project management. Strong client communication skills and a P.E. License are preferred. This position offers opportunities for travel and engagement with clients.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 8 years related work experience.
• P.E. License highly preferred.
• Experience managing EPC or design services substation projects in the US.
• Strong knowledge of substation facilities, protection & control, civil/structural designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians.
• Manage diverse and challenging projects across design services.
• Oversee design quality, budget, and schedule.
• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Client communication

Engineering design principles

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

P.E. license (preferred)

Job description

About the job Engineering Manager - Substation

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 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 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.