Civil Structural Engineering Manager
Job Summary
The Civil Engineering Manager leads a team of civil engineers and coordinates technical design efforts for high-voltage substation projects within the GSI NAM Region. This role involves resource planning, performance coaching, and ensuring project delivery meets quality, schedule, and budget targets. The position requires hands-on involvement in design activities and managing interfaces with stakeholders, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead civil engineering team
- Oversee project resources and budgets
- Ensure technical compliance and quality standards
- Support proposal development and technical validation
- Drive continuous process improvement and lean initiatives
Required Skills
- Civil or Structural Engineering degree
- High voltage substation EPC design expertise
- Professional Engineering License (PE)
- Substation 3D design and BIM proficiency
- Leadership and team management skills
Job Details
Essential Responsibilities:
- Responsible for optimized resource planning, recruiting, hiring, retention, performance coaching, salary/bonus planning, quality improvement, and training development.
- Guide and direct lead civil engineers at the project launching phase and during execution.
- Accountable for the proper allocation of civil engineering resources and review/approval of design subcontractors.
- Develop quality procedures, processes, and organize knowledge capitalization.
- Coordinate design efforts across discipline managers and external consultants to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System and Code of Conduct.
- Support proposal teams with resources, technical validation, work scope definition, and labor hour reviews.
- Drive business direction through technical knowledge and cost optimization in all design solutions.
- Manage technical interfaces with sub-suppliers and partners.
- Demonstrate EHS leadership and ensure zero deviation from safety policies.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
- 15+ years of experience with high voltage substation civil/structural design including EPC projects.
- 5+ years of experience leading a substation civil engineering team.
- Professional Engineering License in the United States and willingness to review & seal drawings.
Desired Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
- 5+ years of experience managing civil engineers (resource loading, performance reviews, hiring, training).
- Background in Substation 3D design including BIM (Revit) models.
- In-depth knowledge of US/Canada utility customer design and construction standards.
- Experience in technical problem solving and reviewing architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings.