Substation Project Engineering Manager

SolveNow Inc.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Substation Project Engineering Manager to lead multi-discipline teams on diverse and challenging projects related to substation facilities. The role involves managing budgets, schedules, and ensuring design quality, while fostering client relationships and providing mentorship. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, strong communication skills, and preferably a P.E. License. Experience with EPC processes and a solid understanding of substations is essential.

Qualifications

• P.E. License highly preferred.
• Five years of experience in design of substation facilities.
• Strong understanding of substation project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline team for substation projects.
• Manage budget, schedule, and design quality.
• Develop good relationships with project leadership and clients.

Skills

Engineering management

Communication skills

Project lifecycle management

Knowledge of EPC processes

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.

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 bachelors degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing
• 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.