Senior HV Substation Engineering Manager

Sargent Lundy; United States; Remote; USD 166,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid vacation

Flexible work arrangements

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior engineering leader to manage a multi-discipline team focused on high voltage substations. This role emphasizes design, modification, and analysis of projects, with focus on expanding the electric grid and delivering quality outcomes for clients.

You will guide engineering through all phases, ensure timely delivery within budget, and liaise with clients on technical and contractual matters. Travel to project sites and meetings is expected.

Qualifications

• BS from an ABET-accredited engineering program or an advanced management/business degree.
• Specific hands on experience with MISO facility studies and knowledge of DPP process.
• Specific experience in Project Management of Utility Transmission & Distribution Substation Projects.
• Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE and ANSI.
• 20 or more years experience in the design of multi-disciplined solutions in a project team environment for utility high voltage substations.
• Five or more years experience in leading an engineering design team through all phases of a project design.
• Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design.
• Proven communication skillset both verbal and written in support of presentations, proposals and reports.
• Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Experience and understanding of construction documents.
• Willing to travel to project sites and/or attend client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a project team consisting of engineers and designers involved in design, modification, and analysis of high voltage substations.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and implement solutions to expand and modernize the electric grid.
• Direct the Team Lead in coordinating engineering and design from concept through detailed design execution, field support and closeout.
• Support overall account management and client engagement with peer to peer reporting, coordination and conflict resolution.
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Coordinate and execute facility studies for various RTOs.
• Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with specs, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare reports and studies presenting technical information meeting client requirements and S&L formats.
• Perform independent reviews of work including calculations and drawing preparation.

Skills

MISO facility studies

Project management

Electrical design

Leadership

Communication

Construction documents

Client liaison

Pre-engineered systems

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Advanced management/business degree

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior engineering leader to manage a multi-discipline team focused on high voltage substations. This role emphasizes design, modification, and analysis of projects, with focus on expanding the electric grid and delivering quality outcomes for clients.

You will guide engineering through all phases, ensure timely delivery within budget, and liaise with clients on technical and contractual matters. Travel to project sites and meetings is expected.