Substation Project Engineering Manager

About the position

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, and support client interaction, proposals, and business development. This role will sit in our Chicago, IL office and entails occasional travel to support site visits, design reviews, and client meetings.

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
• 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 either a recognized accredited program
• Minimum of 8 years related work experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements

Nice-to-haves

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401K match
• Benefits that start day 1
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Sick time and dependent sick time
• Adoption reimbursement
• Vendor discounts
• Employment referral program
• AD&D insurance
• Pre-taxed accounts
• Voluntary legal plan
• B&V Credit Union
• Performance-based bonus program