Overhead Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager

About the role

The Overhead Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager position at Black & Veatch offers the opportunity to lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians, manage diverse and challenging projects, and support client interaction, proposals, and business development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects
• Conduct research to develop equipment and material recommendations
• Manage data and perform complex engineering calculations
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines
• Lead larger production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project
• Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects
• Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions
• Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision
• Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables
• Provide technical leadership for complex Overhead Transmission Line projects
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals
• Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
• Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience
• Experience managing Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) or design services overhead transmission line projects for investor owned utilities in the United States
• 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 interdisciplinary project coordination: procurement, subcontract administration, permitting, real estate and land acquisition, and construction support
• Working knowledge of the proposal process and developing engineering estimates
• P.E. License highly preferred

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) or design services overhead transmission line projects for investor owned utilities in the United States
• Experience in design of high voltage overhead transmission lines with strong understanding of PLS-CADD, line routing, structural loading design, foundation design, and overall project lifecycle
• Strong 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 interdisciplinary project coordination: procurement, subcontract administration, permitting, real estate and land acquisition, and construction support
• Working knowledge of the proposal process and developing engineering estimates
• P.E. License highly preferred

Skills

• Technical expertise in leading large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and project team members
• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards
• Interdisciplinary project coordination skills: procurement, subcontract administration, permitting, real estate and land acquisition, and construction support
• Experience in the proposal process and developing engineering estimates

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401k match
• Comprehensive benefits package including health care, disability, and wellness programs
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Sick time
• Dependent sick time
• Company-matched 401k plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vendor discounts
• Employment referral program
• AD&D insurance
• Pre-taxed accounts
• Voluntary legal plan
• B&V Credit Union membership

Pay

Compensation ranges vary by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

Schedule

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Location

Bloomington, MN, US
Irvine, CA, US
Greenwood Village, CO, US
Tualatin, OR, US
Chicago, IL, US