Senior Substation Engineering Manager
Job Summary
The Senior Project Engineering Manager 3 leads the electrical power HV/EHV substation engineering team to deliver high-quality project outcomes. This role involves technical mentorship, conflict resolution, and the certification of engineering products. The manager serves as the primary technical point of contact for customers and project stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate technical aspects of HV/EHV substation projects
- Direct engineering and design teams to meet cost and schedule objectives
- Manage vendor specifications and technical proposal development
- Perform Root Cause Analysis and ensure process quality control
- Serve as technical point of contact for customers and stakeholders
Required Skills
- 8+ years in HV/EHV substation design
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BSEE preferred)
- Proficiency in IEEE/ANSI standards and CAD software
- Project management and technical leadership experience
- Knowledge of SCADA, relay protection, and power delivery systems
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for leading and coordinating all technical aspects of AC power substation projects.
- Lead the team by providing clear direction, expectations, and reviews to ensure project goals are met or exceeded.
- Direct the efforts of engineers and designers, coordinating with sourcing and the project team to meet specifications, cost control, and schedule objectives.
- Interface with internal and external stakeholders such as principal engineers, Protection and Control Engineers, Civil Structural Engineers, Electrical Physical Designers, Draftsmen, and Project Managers.
- Responsible for the entire substation outdoor design, including oversight of primary, secondary, civil, and documentation engineering tasks.
- Develop high voltage equipment specifications, issue material purchase request forms, and evaluate vendor quotations for equipment including circuit breakers, switchgear, disconnects, power transformers, and protection/control systems.
- Develop scope of work documents, deliverables, and schedules for subcontracted engineering work.
- Serve as the single point of contact for technical issues; maintain a strong customer-facing presence and demonstrate commercial expertise.
- Work on the development of proposals, including technical specifications, estimating man-hours, directing designers on drawing requirements, and technical responses.
- Define processes, perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA), implement corrective actions, and support quality audits.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BSEE strongly preferred).
- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in industrial, renewable, or utility HV & EHV substation design.
- Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time, including international travel.
Desired Qualifications:
- Professional Engineering License (within the United States) strongly preferred.
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in T&D substation/power delivery systems, including automation, SCADA, control, and relay protection.
- Proficiency in design calculations (battery sizing, DC system components, transformer/breaker selection, grounding, and lightning protection).
- Knowledge of IEEE and ANSI standards (NEC/NESC).
- Experience with field testing and commissioning, as well as electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
- Advanced skills in CAD software (AutoCAD/Microstation) and 3D packages.