Substation Lead Electrical Engineer, Department Manager - Remote

About the role

The Substation Department Manager (DM) is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the department to produce a product consistent with WSP’s mission statement and our culture. The DM is expected to achieve the goals of the department business plan, maintain WSP’s high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork (intra- and inter-department), and support the needs of our clients.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to the Vice President, Region Manager (VPRM) to support the South Central Region, communicating regularly via: Weekly touchpoints, Bi-weekly region teleconferences, Monthly reporting, Bi-annual region meetings (travel may be required), Quarterly business plan audits, Bi-annual Department Manager meetings (travel may be required)
• Manage all financial, technical, and staffing aspects of performance for this Substation Department, including, but not limited to: Timecard approvals, Monthly financial reporting, Weekly and monthly resource planning, Annual business plans, Bi-annual appraisals, Salary/promotion/bonus recommendations, Shareholder writeups, Department participation in the Knowledge Management Program (KMP), Proposals, Project design book audits, Monthly lunch & learns, Mentorship, QA/QC
• Apply high-level substation engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation
• Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing construction safety and phasing plans, and updating infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients
• Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements
• Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address structural, environmental, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities
• Proactively collaborate with other engineers, professionals, and leaders on proposal and business development opportunities
• Remain current in latest substation engineering techniques and practices
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 12+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior substation design experience
• Demonstratable experience as a leader of project or client teams
• Demonstrated competence in client team development and growing/maintaining client relationships
• Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant electrical codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
• Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
• Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, MS Office, etc), technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Able to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer License