Substation Physical Group Lead

Responsibilities

• Monitor budget and schedule, assign resources to a project
• Communicate and collaborate with the client's project managers and project engineers
• Collaborate and mentor with design team
• Lead and mentor a team to complete physical substation design projects
• Possess a thorough understanding of high voltage transmission substation outdoor equipment
• Willing to learn the Client’s standards and practices
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems related to substation design
• Ability to work independently with direction, while not hesitating to ask questions when needed
• Possess aptitude for developing a strong working relationship with Senior Management, Program Manager, Project Manager, Group Leads, and Design Staff
• Possess aptitude for developing a strong working relationship with the Client
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess willingness to develop, promote, and comply with Mesa quality requirements
• Possess willingness to develop, promote, and comply with Mesa safety requirements
• Possess working knowledge of computers and software such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and software used for specific technical applications within the group

Requirements

• Establish work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff
• Establish, promote, and assure quality on all projects and work performed by the group
• Attend client joint project team, site visit, and scoping meetings for projects
• Prepare project estimates and assist in the preparation of bid packages
• Monitor project execution and schedule to ensure satisfactory performance
• Perform technical oversight and coordinate checking/review of deliverables and other project documents
• Maintain good quality and efficiency while managing a team that develops deliverables such as: General Arrangements, Equipment Plans, Elevations, Sections, Control House Layouts, Grounding analysis/design, Switchgear design, Conduit and Cable design, Creation of Bills of Material, etc., utilizing AutoCAD
• Determine staffing needs to meet present and forecasted workload, help identify and evaluate potential candidates for open positions, assist with interviews and evaluation of candidates, and make hiring recommendations
• Identify training needs for staff, and budget, plan, coordinate and conduct training as required
• Conduct group meetings with team to communicate company and business unit objectives as required
• Foster strong customer relationships through communications and support
• Use good verbal and written communication skills with team members and clients
• Use good interpersonal skills to build relationships with team members and clients
• Complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy to provide quality deliverables
• Mentor other designers/engineers in the group to increase knowledge of physical substation design
• Check/review other personnel work for accuracy and adherence to client/national standards
• Independently evaluate, select, and apply engineering principles and practices relevant to the project requirements
• Share updates with team and leads to continually improve communications and quality
• Work with other Group Leads and the Program Manager to identify potential areas of engineering process and/or procedure improvements