Engineering Manager

Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager with substation design expertise to join our Power Delivery team.

About the role

This role is ideal for a driven leader who understands the technical and operational demands of utility substation projects and can confidently guide multidisciplinary engineering teams from project initiation through closeout. You will lead small- to large-scale power delivery design projects, ensuring safety, quality, budget, and schedule objectives are consistently achieved while maintaining exceptional client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams in the execution of utility substation design projects.
• Understand team skillsets, capabilities, and limitations and ensure resources are optimally placed on projects.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and people skills.
• Handle staff conflicts with a calm demeanor and by adhering to corporate procedures.
• Possesses excellent recruiting skills.
• Develop and manage key project planning documents, including:
  • Project Execution Plans
  • Project Initiation Documentation
  • Communication Plans
  • RFI logs
• Drive accountability to scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Ensure all Mesa business processes and procedures are followed.
• Schedule & Budget Management:
  • Monitor and control project schedules and budgets.
  • Identify, document, and manage scope changes affecting cost and timeline.
  • Partner with project coordinators and controllers to forecast spending, accruals, and financial performance.
• Support team in maintaining strong cost and schedule performance.
• Risk & Issue Management:
  • Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies during proposal phase.
  • Track, assign, and resolve issues to minimize impact.
  • Maintain accurate and current project status reporting systems.
  • Address department member concerns promptly and fairly.
• Technical & Client Coordination:
  • Support design teams in resolving technical challenges.
  • Mentor less experienced team members.
  • Ensure staff are trained on customer procedures and processes.
  • Cook design and construction activities to ensure efficient information flow.
  • Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders across multiple programs.
  • Participate in client meetings and substation site visits while adhering to all safety requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineering License.
• Minimum 8 years of design and/or project team leadership experience, including:
  • Demonstrated experience managing power utility substation design projects.
  • Strong experience in managing a team, providing encouragement and mentoring as needed to help the team increase their knowledge.
  • Strong working knowledge of power industry standards, practices, and processes.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects or a program portfolio simultaneously.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and project scheduling software.
  • Working knowledge of corporate accounting practices and business operations.

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Independent judgment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interpret and apply scopes of work, technical criteria, and design requirements.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
• Good mentoring skills.
• Ability to get along with various personality types.
• Professional presence and stakeholder management capability.
• Proven ability to manage emergent or fast-track projects.

What You’ll Do

• Project Leadership & Execution:
  • Lead cross-functional engineering teams in the execution of utility substation design projects.
  • Understand team skillsets, capabilities, and limitations and ensure resources are optimally placed on projects.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication and people skills.
  • Handle staff conflicts with a calm demeanor and by adhering to corporate procedures.
  • Possesses excellent recruiting skills.
  • Develop and manage key project planning documents, including:
    • Project Execution Plans
    • Project Initiation Documentation
    • Communication Plans
    • RFI logs
  • Drive accountability to scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
  • Ensure all Mesa business processes and procedures are followed.
  • Schedule & Budget Management:
    • Monitor and control project schedules and budgets.
    • Identify, document, and manage scope changes affecting cost and timeline.
    • Partner with project coordinators and controllers to forecast spending, accruals, and financial performance.
  • Support team in maintaining strong cost and schedule performance.
  • Risk & Issue Management:
    • Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies during proposal phase.
    • Track, assign, and resolve issues to minimize impact.
    • Maintain accurate and current project status reporting systems.
    • Address department member concerns promptly and fairly.
  • Technical & Client Coordination:
    • Support design teams in resolving technical challenges.
    • Mentor less experienced team members.
    • Ensure staff are trained on customer procedures and processes.
    • Cook design and construction activities to ensure efficient information flow.
    • Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders across multiple programs.
    • Participate in client meetings and substation site visits while adhering to all safety requirements.

  What You’ll Earn

  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay – 10 Days Annually
  • Group Medical/Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance (Company Paid)
  • Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
  • 401(K) Retirement Savings plan
  • 401(K) Matching Contribution
  • Section 125/Cafeteria Plan
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Fitness Center Reimbursement
  • Annual Performance Bonus
  • 9/80 Work Schedule Option