Substation Structural Engineering Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking a Substation Engineering Civil and Structural Manager to lead and develop a team of structural engineers and designers. You will oversee complex substation projects while ensuring high standards of client satisfaction and technical quality. The role involves managing daily operations, mentorship, and business development within the Power Delivery Solutions division.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor structural engineering teams
- Manage substation project execution and technical quality
- Prepare project proposals and man-hour estimates
- Act as primary client point of contact
- Ensure regulatory and safety code compliance
Required Skills
- 10+ years utility/structural engineering experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Project leadership and QC review
- Substation design expertise
- Proposal and risk management skills
Job Details
### Job Responsibilities
- Bring innovative engineering solutions and tackle projects of varying complexity as the lead engineer and/or subject matter expert.
- Prepare and review proposals, technical write-ups and project approach documents for small, medium and large substation projects, including comprehensive project scopes and man-hour estimates.
- Build meaningful relationships with long-standing utility clients and act as the Point of Contact (P.O.C) for project-related issues.
- Provide technical training and mentorship to junior staff.
- Understand and apply industry standards, applicable state and federal safety codes, regulatory compliance requirements and construction codes to projects.
- Develop a portfolio of design tools, processes, and standards in collaboration with the engineering team.
- Provide technical oversight, direction, and support for project teams.
- Represent the organization at technical conferences and business development opportunities.
- Ensure and facilitate project team collaboration and communication across all disciplines and resolve design conflicts as required.
- Collaborate with talent acquisition, human resources, project management, and financial teams to align objectives.
### Background Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university with 10+ years of relevant experience in utility, civil, and structural engineering, or a Master's degree with 8 years of relevant experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
- Experience leading and collaborating with Electric Power Utility engineering teams on brownfield and greenfield substation projects.
- Proven experience as a civil and/or structural engineer leading projects and performing QC reviews.
- Proficiency in proposal and pricing creation and understanding of risk management.
- Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- Expertise in staff training and mentorship.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
- Active membership in national engineering societies (e.g., IEEE, PES) preferred.