Project Manager - Substation Engineering

About the position

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. This position will offer you the opportunity to manage and further grow a project team consisting of engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing high voltage substations. You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and implementing solutions to expand and modernize the electric grid. Direct the Team Lead in the coordination of engineering and design from concept through detailed design execution, field support and closeout. Support overall account management and client engagement with peer to peer reporting, coordination and conflict resolution. Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget. Coordinate and execute facility studies for various RTO's. Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements. Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats. Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a project team of engineers and designers for high voltage substations.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and implement solutions to modernize the electric grid.
• Direct the Team Lead in coordinating engineering and design from concept to execution.
• Support account management and client engagement with reporting and conflict resolution.
• Ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Coordinate and execute facility studies for various RTOs.
• Ensure systems design activities comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare clear and concise reports and studies that meet client requirements.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others.

Requirements

• BS from an ABET-accredited engineering program or an advanced management/business degree.
• Hands-on experience with MISO facility studies and knowledge of DPP process.
• Experience in Project Management of Utility Transmission & Distribution Substation Projects.
• Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE and ANSI.
• 15+ years experience in the design of multi-disciplined solutions for utility high voltage substations.
• 5+ years experience in leading an engineering design team through all phases of a project design.
• Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems.
• Proven communication skills both verbal and written.
• Experience serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Experience and understanding of construction documents.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and/or attend client meetings.

Nice-to-haves

• FE or PE License
• PMP Certification
• Construction and start-up experience
• Commissioning experience

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements