Substation Engineering Manager

Black & Veatch - Overland Park, KS

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Overland Park, KS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Substation Engineering Manager at Black & Veatch Corporation is responsible for leading a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians in managing diverse and challenging projects related to substation design services and EPC programs. This role involves overseeing design quality, budget, and schedule while supporting client interactions and business development efforts. The position emphasizes the importance of communication, project management, and technical expertise in the field of electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians.
• Manage diverse and challenging projects across the portfolio of design services and EPC programs.
• Oversee design quality, budget, and schedule for assigned projects.
• Support client interaction, proposals, and business development activities.
• Develop and manage budget, schedule, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines for assigned projects.
• Actively manage project changes directly with the Client in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Review lower-level engineering work or assignments.
• Coordinate 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.
• Communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work.
• Provide support to business development and pursuit activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 8 years related work experience.
• 5 years of experience in engineering, particularly in substation facilities design.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with clients.
• Experience managing Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) or design services substation projects.

Nice-to-haves

• P.E. License highly preferred.
• 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.

Benefits

• Wellness program
• AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program