Substation Project Engineering Manager

SolveNow Inc.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned engineering firm seeks a Substation Project Engineering Manager to lead a multi-discipline team and manage challenging projects across their portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, experience in substation design and project management, and a P.E. License is highly preferred. The role includes client interaction and business development, requiring excellent communication skills. This position offers a hybrid work environment with office and remote days.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 8 years related work experience in substation facilities.
• P.E. License highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians.
• Manage diverse and challenging projects across our portfolio.
• Oversee design quality, budget, and schedule.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Engineering design principles

Knowledge of procurement process

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

About the job Substation Project Engineering Manager

The Opportunity

As the 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

• Develops and manages budget, schedule, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines for assigned projects
• Actively manages project changes directly with the Client in coordination with the Project Manager
• Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments. Responsible for coordinating multiple discipline activity and may serve as the engineer of record for assigned projects
• Develop good working relationships with project leadership, design teams, and support staff
• Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work
• Provides support to business development and pursuit activities
• The position will entail occasional travel to support site visits, design reviews, and client meetings
• Consistently and independently applies knowledge and complies with client quality program
• Ensures client and industry standards are maintained on assigned projects
• Provides guidance, mentorship, and direction to team members

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
• Five years of 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 8 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.

Certifications

Most positions depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit* of such registration. Additional professional registration or licensure may be needed when practicing or on assignment in a different country. Exceptions may be approved by division management on a case by case basis.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Typical office/home office environment with a hybrid schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote
• Sitting, talking, grasping, hearing, keyboard input, driving, seeing, writing, reaching, stooping, crouching, walking, standing for extended periods of time.