Manager I - Project Engineering

Blattner Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee health insurance (HDHP)

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA options

Dental and Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Blattner Company seeks a Manager I - Project Engineering, Wind, to lead a team of engineers delivering utility-scale wind designs from bid through closeout. You will coordinate across Engineering, Construction, Supply Chain, and other project teams, coach staff, and drive standard design approaches while managing schedules and budgets.

The role requires a BS in engineering (ABET-accredited), a PE license or PMP, 7+ years in energy/construction, and travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited college or equivalent.
• PE license or PMP certification (or equivalent) required and to be obtained within one year of hire if not held.
• Seven or more years of progressive engineering experience in energy/construction with leadership experience.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable MVR.
• Travel up to 50% of time, depending on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team contributions across the full engineering lifecycle from pre-construction to closeout, emphasizing schedule conformance and prioritizing high-impact design work.
• Deliver economical engineering designs that meet project requirements and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Estimating, and Construction to approve designs and balance resources across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Engineering design

Communication

Budget management

Travel up to 50%

Education

ABET-accredited BS in civil/structural/mechanical/electrical engineering

Professional Engineering license or PMP certification

Job description

A DAY IN THE LIFE

As a Manager I - Project Engineering, Wind, you'll lead and develop a team of engineers responsible for delivering safe, utility-scale engineering designs across wind projects from project award through closeout. With a core focus on People, Projects, and Processes, you'll coach, train, and mentor your team while setting clear objectives and establishing metrics to ensure engineering commitments are met. Your day moves between supporting the development of your team, overseeing engineering deliverables and project priorities, removing roadblocks, and partnering across Engineering, Construction, Supply Chain, and other project teams to keep work moving forward. You'll help strengthen processes, drive consistency and accountability, and ensure your team has the tools and support needed to successfully execute Blattner's growing portfolio of wind projects.

STEP INTO THE ROLE

Oversees the team's contribution across the full engineering lifecycle from pre-construction estimating and bid-phase design through project award, design delivery, construction support, and closeout - emphasizing schedule conformance and prioritizing the largest financial impacts at each phase. Delivers designs that provide the most economical solution to satisfy the power plant's design requirements. Collaborates across company departments, vendors, and outside engineering firms to explore innovative ideas, methods, materials, and technologies that promote safety, lower cost, and increase efficiency. Manages and maintains safe utility-scale engineering design practices that comply with Owner, Company, state, and federal safety regulations. Provides guidance to Lead Engineers, Senior Engineers, and Engineer I/II staff as they support both project engineering design and estimating-phase deliverables. Supports technical review and vetting of new equipment, products, and materials. Coordinates with Supply Chain, Estimating, and Construction for approval. Drives consistency in designs across multiple projects, Owners, and the department. Partners with team members to establish standard design approaches where applicable. Maintains and oversees engineering schedules and budgets across the portfolio to meet project requirements; understands time and resource management to achieve results needed for project deadlines. Coordinates with Manager II - Engineering, Senior Manager - Engineering, and Director - Engineering to determine and communicate resource needs to support workload balancing across projects and business units.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Bachelor of Science degree in civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited college, or relevant equivalent industry experience, required. Professional Engineering (PE) license, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent credential is required and must be obtained within one year of hire if not already held. Seven or more years of progressive engineering experience in a related energy or construction industry (e.g., civil/structural, electrical, power generation, or utilities), including demonstrated leadership experience. Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR). Position is estimated to require travel up to 50% of time, subject to fluctuations based on project and business needs.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

Strong understanding of utility-scale wind project engineering and the engineering lifecycle from project award through closeout. Ability to balance the three core priorities of People, Projects, and Processes while keeping teams focused on successful project execution. Experience setting team objectives and using meaningful metrics to drive accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU

• Competitive pay
• 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA and FSA options
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Work/Life balance
• Employee/Family focused culture
• Gym on site
• And more!
• #LI - Remote

$121,680.00 - $176,436.00 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.

WHO ARE WE?

With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America's critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America's utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity.

Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.

Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.

Blattner Company is a nationwide, leading service provider of renewable energy construction. Based in Avon, Minnesota, Blattner provides complete engineering, procurement and construction services for utility-scale solar, wind, energy storage and power delivery projects with proven project management skills and best in class professional services and support.

Interested in working in construction craft or management? Our entities, Blattner Energy and DH Blattner, build renewable energy construction across the country. Check out career opportunities for Blattner Energy and DH Blattner.