Black & Veatch - Chicago, IL
posted about 1 month ago
Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level
Hybrid - Chicago, IL
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Substation Engineering Manager at Black & Veatch will lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians, managing diverse projects across design services and EPC programs. This role involves overseeing design quality, budget, and schedule while supporting client interactions and business development efforts. The position is crucial for driving innovative energy solutions and ensuring compliance with client and industry standards.
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 and coordinates multiple discipline activity
- Develops good working relationships with project leadership, design teams, and support staff
- Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members
- Provides support to business development and pursuit activities
- Ensures client and industry standards are maintained on assigned projects
- Provides guidance, mentorship, and direction to team members
Requirements
- Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program
- Minimum of 8 years related work experience
- P.E. License highly preferred
- Experience managing Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) or design services substation and switchyard projects
- Five years of experience in design of substation facilities with strong understanding of overall project lifecycle
- Good communication skills and interest in engaging with Clients
- 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
Nice-to-haves
- P.E. License
- Experience with investor owned utilities in the United States
- Strong understanding of layout design and optimization, relay protection & control, civil/structural designs
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 401K match
- Benefits starting day 1
- Hybrid work environment
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid vacation and holiday time
- Sick time and dependent sick time
- Adoption reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vendor discounts
- Employment referral program
- AD&D insurance
- Pre-taxed accounts
- Voluntary legal plan
- Performance-based bonus program
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
