Senior Substation Project Manager
Job Summary
The Project Engineering Manager leads multi-discipline technical teams in the design and execution of HV/EHV substation projects. The role serves as the primary technical lead, responsible for project scheduling, design quality, and compliance with specifications. It involves hands-on design work, vendor coordination, and acting as the main point of contact for project stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-discipline technical project teams
- Oversee HV/EHV substation design deliverables
- Manage project technical compliance and schedule
- Act as primary liaison for stakeholders and vendors
Required Skills
- 12+ years HV/EHV substation design experience
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred
- Proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation
- Expertise in IEEE/ANSI/NEC standards
Job Details
Essential Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of AC power substation projects including self-performing design work.
- Serve as the primary technical lead, responsible for scheduling, compliance to standards, value engineering, design review, and quality assurance.
- Develop and oversee key design deliverables including single-line diagrams, substation arrangement drawings (layout, elevation, grounding, conduit/trench, cable routing), and control building layouts.
- Manage high-voltage bus, structures, equipment, and wiring arrangements.
- Act as the single point of contact for all technical matters between customers, vendors, project managers, and engineering teams.
- Direct and support engineers and designers to meet technical specifications, budget constraints, and project timelines.
- Drive cross-discipline coordination to deliver integrated substation solutions.
- Review and contribute to ITO (Inquiry-to-Order) process deliverables including conceptual engineering, proposal documentation (BOMs), and vendor quotation evaluation.
- Lead preparation of high-voltage equipment specifications and contractor work scopes.
- Ensure engineering outputs meet customer CTQs (Critical to Quality) and project constraints.
- Support commissioning and interface efforts between customers and project stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in industrial or utility High Voltage (+138kV) substation design, or a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with +10 years of relevant experience.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% (including international).
Desired Characteristics:
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the U.S. with ability to seal drawings.
- Experience with EHV substation design standards and IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC codes.
- Expertise in Transmission & Distribution engineering, primary substation design, and industrial power system design (12.5 kV and above).
- Proficient in battery sizing, DC system design, transformer/breaker selection, and grounding/lightning protection calculations.
- Field-testing and commissioning experience with emphasis on safety.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation and design automation tools.