Senior Substation Engineering Manager
Job Summary
The Project Engineering Manager leads multi-discipline technical teams in the design and execution of HV/EHV substation projects. This role serves as the primary technical lead, responsible for project scheduling, design quality, and budget compliance. The position requires a hands-on expert to oversee deliverables, coordinate with vendors, and ensure all engineering outputs meet customer specifications.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-discipline technical project teams
- Oversee HV/EHV substation design and quality assurance
- Manage technical project scheduling and budget
- Coordinate between customers, vendors, and engineering teams
Required Skills
- 12+ years HV/EHV substation design experience
- Proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation
- Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC standards
- P.E. License (preferred)
Job Details
Essential Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of AC power substation projects; perform design work independently when required.
- Serve as the primary technical lead, responsible for scheduling, compliance to standards, value engineering, design review planning, and quality assurance.
- Develop and oversee key design deliverables, including single-line diagrams, substation arrangements, elevation, grounding, cable routing, and control building layouts.
- Act as the single point of contact for technical matters between customers, vendors, 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 proposal deliverables, including conceptual engineering, BOMs, and technical specifications.
- Lead preparation of high-voltage equipment specifications and contractor work scopes; support vendor engagement and equipment selection.
- Assist in ensuring team productivity and billable utilization.
- Ensure all engineering outputs meet customer CTQs and are delivered on time and within budget.
- 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.
- Experience with EHV substation design standards.
- Expertise in Transmission & Distribution engineering, primary substation design, and industrial power system design.
- Proficiency in design calculations: battery sizing, DC system design, transformer/breaker selection, and grounding/lightning protection.
- Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards.
- Field-testing and commissioning experience.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation and design automation tools.