Supervisor - Substation Engineering

Welty Energy; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Welty Energy is seeking a Substation Engineering Supervisor in Merrillville, IN to lead a team of engineers and designers on substation projects ranging from 69kV to 345kV.

The role emphasizes staff engagement, process improvement, and maintaining client relationships while driving project profitability and resource utilization. PE preferred and supervisory experience encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar field is required.
• Formal or informal supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication to convey objectives and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Engineers and Designers supporting substation design projects.
• Foster client relationships and advocate for Welty Energy.
• Drive utilization, performance, and profitability of the team’s projects.
• Collaborate with other supervisors and managers to deliver excellence to clients.
• Provide training and day-to-day guidance to staff and attend site visits.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Client communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license preferred

Job description

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Supervisor - Substation Engineering

Welty Energy Full Time Management Merrillville, IN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1221

Are you a Senior Engineer, Engineering Lead or Supervisor looking for your next step up? We are looking for aSubstation Engineering Supervisor local to the Midwest.

As part of the Welty Energy Team, the Substation Engineering Supervisor will foster client relationships, staff engagement, and process improvement while striving to become the best customer centric professional services consulting firm for electric utilities in our target geographic region. In essence, you will l ead a team of Engineers and Designers that are supporting Substation projects for our client(s) ranging from 69kV to 345kV.

Who is Welty Energy?

Welty Energy, an affiliate of Welty, is a professional services company specializing in program and project management, transmission line engineering, substation engineering and construction oversight on transmission, substation and distribution projects ranging in voltages from 4kV to 765kV.

Headquartered in Akron, OH, and working nationally, Welty Energy currently manages approximately $500 million in construction projects for electric utilities in the Midwest and Northeast regions of the U.S.

As a Welty Energy Supervisor, Substation Engineering, you are expected to:

• supervise a team of Engineers and Designers supporting substation design projects for our clients.
• foster and maintain a relationship with our clients and be an advocate for Welty Energy.
• drive utilization and performance of your team.
• drive profitability of your team’s projects.
• assist your Manager in assigning work appropriately to your team.
• foster a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect.
• consult on your team’s projects where your expertise and guidance are needed.
• collaborate with other supervisors and managers within and outside of your group to share resources and provide support as needed to deliver excellence to Welty Energy’s client(s).
• collaborate with others as needed to provide consultation on specific projects, proposals, etc.
• be an SME for all client software, tools and processes that are utilized by your team.
• be involved with providing training to incoming and existing staff as well as providing day-to-day guidance to your team.
• attend site visits with your team.
• support the Welty Energy Management Team and collaborate and consult for the benefit of the organization.
• complete project work as a working supervisor for specific projects as needed and as determined by your Manager, Director, and/or the Executive Vice President.
• complete specific tasks as needed and as determined by your Manager, Director, or the Executive Vice President.

You should bring to the table:

• bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or similar.
• minimum of 8 years of experience in substation engineering is required.
• Informal or formal supervisory experience preferred.
• PE preferred.
• strong understanding of the technical aspects of substation projects, including knowledge of engineering principles and construction methodologies.
• strong written and verbal communication skills, consisting of clearly conveying project objectives, expectations, and feedback to their team, as well as effectively communicating with clients, stakeholders, and other departments.
• effective leadership and organizational skills, Including the ability to inspire and motivate their team, set clear goals, and manage conflicts while supporting a positive team culture.

Want to know more about Welty? Visit our page here to discover our team, projects, locations and more!

Important Notice to US Applicants:

Welty Energy and Infrastructure, an affiliate of Welty Building Company, LLC., is an at-will employer.