Senior Project Engineering Manager - Substation

Solvenow Inc.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Solvenow Inc. is seeking a Senior Substation Project Engineering Manager in Overland Park, Kansas. This role involves leading multi-discipline teams to manage diverse engineering projects, ensuring quality and adherence to budgets and schedules.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, including substantial experience with substation facilities and EPC projects, and demonstrate excellent communication skills for client engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
• P.E. License is highly preferred.
• Experience in substation design and EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians.
• Manage diverse and challenging projects across our portfolio.
• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for projects.
• Identify key client interests and manage project changes.
• Provide technical leadership for complex Substation projects.

Skills

Leading multi-discipline teams

Project management

Technical leadership

Client interaction

Engineering design principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

As the Senior Substation Project 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

Project Execution

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects
• Conduct research to develop equipment and material recommendations
• Manage data and perform complex engineering calculations
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines
• Lead larger production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project
• Establishes a workplan to be applied to a project

Client Interface

• Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects
• Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions
• Provide support for business development or pursuit activities
• Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision

Technical expertise

• Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables
• Provide technical leadership for complex Substation projects
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals

Management Responsibilities

• Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
• Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates

Preferred Qualifications

• P.E. License highly preferred
• Experience managing Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) or design services substation and switchyard projects for investor owned utilities in the United States
• 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

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 11 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.