Substation Physical Design Manager

The Greater BoerneChamber of Commerce; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance

200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%

Paid holidays

Annual profit-sharing bonus

Job summary

The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce is seeking a detail-oriented Substation Manager to oversee the design and implementation of high voltage substations. The role involves project management from proposal preparation through completion, ensuring quality control and mentoring new staff.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 5-10 years of relevant experience, and a Texas PE license. Benefits include employer-paid health insurance, 401(k) matching, and PTO starting at 3 weeks.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ physical design experience for high-voltage substation projects.
• PE in the state of Texas required.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in EPC proposal and project development.
• Prepare accurate proposals for clients.
• Lead project management from start to finish.
• Conduct field surveys for design projects.
• Perform quality control of entire project.
• Mentor and/or train other staff.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Exceptional computer skills in project management

Time management

Organization

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

SEnergy is seeking a detail‑oriented, creative Substation Manager with experience drafting and developing and implementing designs for high voltage substations. This position entails detailed design of substation projects from 4kV to 345kV as well as review and seal all design documents related to substation physical design projects. The position is located at our Boerne office and may require some overnight travel to project sites.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in EPC proposal and project development, including clear scope of documents and review construction pricing with EPC partners to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
• Prepare accurate proposals for the client in a timely manner; ensure pricing is accurate, maintain established margins, and review any risks with Director of Substation Engineering and PMO Manager; present proposal to client when required.
• Lead the team in project management from start to finish, including scoping to final design and implementation, for physical design substation projects (station physical layouts, sections/elevations, cable & conduit plans, ground grid design, control enclosure, lightning protection, yard lighting plans). Review, approve and seal such documents for the team. Prepare project close‑out documents.
• Serve as a technical specialist for the division on advanced concepts, principles, and methods.
• Conduct field surveys as needed to provide data for design projects and perform inspections of construction to ensure conformance with drawings and specifications.
• Perform quality control of entire project, ensuring all documents, drawings or other associated items prepared by team are accurate and delivered on time.
• Resolve technical engineering conflicts that arise from the assigned team.
• Maintain good project documentation, including calculations, telephone conversations, design decisions, rationale, and filing copies of all pertinent information.
• Mentor and/or train other staff members to transfer personal knowledge to others.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–10 years’ physical design experience for high‑voltage substation projects.
• PE in the state of Texas required.
• Strong analytical and technical problem‑solving skills and ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

SKILLS

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, exceptional computer skills with emphasis in project management, spreadsheets, and word processing applications.
• Strong skills of time management, organization, and multi‑tasking.

PHYSICAL RESTRICTIONS

• This position requires the ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands and arms.

BENEFITS

• 100% employer‑paid health insurance and 50% for first dependent.
• 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%.
• Employer‑paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability.
• Dental, vision, life insurance, and supplemental offered.
• Paid holidays.
• Starting at 3 weeks PTO with rollover.
• Annual employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Annual profit‑sharing bonus based on performance.