Project Engineering Manager - Substation 1

About the role

The Substation 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 Substation 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 in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience in design of substation facilities with strong understanding of overall project lifecycle, layout design and optimization, relay protection & control, civil/structural designs, and technical knowledge of major equipment associated with substation facilities
• 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

Skills

• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders
• Technical proficiency in substation design and engineering
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices

Benefits

• Company-matched 401k plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vendor discounts
• AD&D insurance
• Pre-taxed accounts
• Voluntary legal plan
• B&V Credit Union membership

Pay

• State of California: $125,879 - $237,640
• State of Massachusetts: $131,352 - $219,360
• State of Colorado: $120,406 - $201,080
• State of Minnesota: $114,933 - $191,940
• State of Illinois: $120,406 - $201,080

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.
• Ability to utilize audio/videoconferencing software tools for internal/external communication
• Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time