Substation Engineering Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced Engineer located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The successful candidate will manage the technical execution of projects, assist with project planning and coordinate with project teams. A bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of experience in the Power Market Sector is required, along with a Professional Engineer license. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and design software such as AutoCAD and Revit is essential. HDR values an inclusive workplace and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in relevant field.
• Must have a Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Develop project execution plans for technical aspects.
• Assign tasks and provide technical guidance.
• Support team members with project deliverables.

Skills

Project execution

Technical guidance

Microsoft Office

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Electrical Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develops a partnership with the PM, whereas the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client management, the EM is responsible for technical execution of the project.
• Develops and implements a project execution plan for the technical aspect of projects.
• Assigns project tasks and provides technical guidance to project team members.
• Supports the technical aspect of scope, schedule, and budget, including proposal development, work breakdown structure development and implementation, progress assessment, risk assessment/mitigation, change management, and schedule management.
• Coordinates and/or performs quality checks and reviews for all project deliverables per the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures to deliver a world class quality product to the client. Performs quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams on an as needed basis.
• Complete all technical requirements of substation communication projects of basic to moderate complexity.
• Support substation project scoping efforts by reviewing existing communication infrastructure, current utility standards and best practices to provide a project communication recommendation to the design team.
• Complete technical reviews of substation protection and control schematic diagrams from a communication and/or SCADA perspective.
• Develop RTU and EMS points lists and documentation of RTU data.
• Develop configurations for RTU’s, HMI’s, I/O devices, meters, PLC’s, communication processors, and network devices using proprietary software packages.
• Execute testing and troubleshooting of device configurations in a lab environment.
• Coordination of protective relay communication port parameters and data maps with system protection engineers.
• Coordination of EMS database changes with utilities.
• Provide technical and troubleshooting support for field technicians. This will primarily be via telephone and email, although on-site support will also be required on an as-needed basis.
• Works independently and may direct, mentor, or train one or more Project Engineers, EIT’s, or CADD/Designers.
• Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
• Works with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and will attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline.
• May also assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
• Participates in project reviews as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years of experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.