Civil/Structural Engineering Manager - Electrical Substations (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

About the role

The Civil Engineering Manager (People Leader) leads direct reports, sub-disciplines, and contractors within the Grid Solutions Integration NAM Region. The role includes managing civil engineering design teams, overseeing project execution, and ensuring alignment with customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Optimized resource planning, recruiting and hiring, retention, annual performance coaching, salary & bonus planning and communication
• Continuous quality improvement, training, and development plans for civil engineers
• Guiding and directing lead civil engineers at project launching phase & during project execution
• Ensuring proper management of interfaces with partners and main suppliers
• Allocating civil engineering resources required to execute projects, identifying and reviewing/approving design subcontractors
• Working as a team with other engineering managers and disciplines with respect & integrity
• Developing quality procedures, processes, and organizing knowledge capitalization to improve engineering efficiency
• Leading projects or initiatives to support the department as assigned by the Engineering Manager
• Managing technical interfaces with sub suppliers & partners, preparing input data, and checking consistency
• Supporting the proposal team with resources, technical validation, engineering work scope & labor hours review, execution plan, and statement of clarifications, assumptions, and exceptions
• Updating resource and workload plans on a regular basis while monitoring utilization & billable time, engineering budgets, Design Change Notices, Budget Deviation Requests & Cost of Poor Quality, non-conformances, and scheduled training
• Leading civil engineering team to manage technical interfaces with sub suppliers & partners, preparing input data, and checking consistency
• Supporting team to analyze customer technical requirements and ensure compliance with customer requirements
• Establishing civil design project strategy and the list of documents/studies/deliverables to produce
• Driving business direction through technical knowledge
• Encouraging team to validate technical options proposed to the customer and provide cost optimization in all design
• Supporting team to resolve technical conflicts
• Preparing subcontracting bid packages (Scope, Deliverables, Inputs, Schedule) and checking design subcontractor deliverables and performance
• Sourcing and procurement in the definition of technical specifications, subcontracting strategy, identification and technical evaluation of suppliers who provide design, engineering and consultancy services and evaluating their workload and performance
• Leading civil engineering team to manage technical interfaces with sub suppliers & partners, preparing input data, and checking consistency
• Supporting team to analyze customer technical requirements and ensure compliance with customer requirements
• Establishing civil design project strategy and the list of documents/studies/deliverables to produce
• Driving business direction through technical knowledge
• Encouraging team to validate technical options proposed to the customer and provide cost optimization in all design
• Supporting team to resolve technical conflicts
• Preparing subcontracting bid packages (Scope, Deliverables, Inputs, Schedule) and checking design subcontractor deliverables and performance
• Sourcing and procurement in the definition of technical specifications, subcontracting strategy, identification and technical evaluation of suppliers who provide design, engineering and consultancy services and evaluating their workload and performance
• Ensuring compliance with quality procedures defined at the project and region level, supporting internal and external audits, and resolving non-conformances in a timely manner
• Developing and using Lean methods throughout the team through training, Lean projects, Kaizens, and other initiatives
• Demonstrating EHS leadership and ensuring zero deviation plan from safety policies
• Leading business growth transformation initiatives, with a team mindset, to increase competitiveness, and drive productivity & efficiency while overcoming unknowns in a high growth environment
• Retaining key talent through regular contact including recognition, coaching, and development planning
• Providing direction, oversight, and coaching civil engineers
• Planning succession of senior civil engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university
• 15+ years of experience with high voltage substation civil/structural design including EPC projects
• 5+ years of experience leading a substation civil engineering team
• Professional Engineering License in the United States and willingness to review & seal drawings

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• 5+ years of experience managing civil engineers, including resource loading, performance reviews, recruiting/hiring, training/development plans, and salary planning
• 15+ years of experience in civil structural design and execution of high-voltage substation EPC projects, including the design of equipment foundations (transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, reactors, CTs & PTs, Surge Arresters, GIS, Synchronous Condensers, STATCOM, etc.), control room and high-voltage equipment enclosures and their foundations, steel supports, dead-end structures), lightning masts, duct banks, manholes, trenches, and drainage systems for AIS, GIS, FACTS, and/or HVDC EPC projects in United States and Canada
• Project Management experience on power systems EPC projects
• Background in Substation 3D design including BIM (Revit) models
• Experience in technical problem solving- demonstrates technical mastery with detailed knowledge of theoretical and practical applications in civil and structural engineering related to high voltage electrical substations
• Mastery of involved discipline (process, tools, technical aspects)
• Ownership & accountability, judgment and decision making, influences & inspires team, creates a vision and strategy, and has passion for the role
• Strong influencing and relationship building skills
• Fluency in English, speaking and writing
• In depth knowledge of US/Canada utility customer design and construction standards & industry codes and standards in north America and experience leading an engineering team supporting tendering and execution teams
• Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to succinctly communicate complex messages

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• 5+ years of experience managing civil engineers, including resource loading, performance reviews, recruiting/hiring, training/development plans, and salary planning
• 15+ years of experience in civil structural design and execution of high-voltage substation EPC projects, including the design of equipment foundations (transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, reactors, CTs & PTs, Surge Arresters, GIS, Synchronous Condensers, STATCOM, etc.), control room and high-voltage equipment enclosures and their foundations, steel supports, dead-end structures), lightning masts, duct banks, manholes, trenches, and drainage systems for AIS, GIS, FACTS, and/or HVDC EPC projects in United States and Canada
• Project Management experience on power systems EPC projects
• Background in Substation 3D design including BIM (Revit) models
• Experience in technical problem solving- demonstrates technical mastery with detailed knowledge of theoretical and practical applications in civil and structural engineering related to high voltage electrical substations
• Mastery of involved discipline (process, tools, technical aspects)
• Ownership & accountability, judgment and decision making, influences & inspires team, creates a vision and strategy, and has passion for the role
• Strong influencing and relationship building skills
• Fluency in English, speaking and writing
• In depth knowledge of US/Canada utility customer design and construction standards & industry codes and standards in north America and experience leading an engineering team supporting tendering and execution teams
• Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to succinctly communicate complex messages

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• Retirement benefits including the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off
• Additional benefits include relocation assistance, if applicable