Substation Engineering Manager

Metric GEO is working with a 100% employee owned, equal opportunity and diverse company, with a great reputation and deep history, over 100 years of experience in the complex engineering projects.

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, they prioritise work culture and collaboration just as much as they do hard work and precision.

They are multidisciplinary, focusing on Power Delivery, O&G, Industrial & Large infrastructure and are looking for additional support in their Utility Power division in particular their Substation group, both in Physical & P&C projects they have been awarded.

Our clients Energy & Process division is committed to addressing the evolving infrastructure requirements of clients in the generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of secure and dependable electric power. Their business consistently invests in renewable energy, contributing to their vision of fostering more sustainable solutions for the future. By becoming a part of their team, you will have the chance to play a pivotal role in assisting their clients with cutting-edge energy solutions.

Our client offers comprehensive services in engineering, procurement, and construction for both new assets and operating assets in the following areas:

• Substations
• Overhead Transmission Lines
• Underground Transmission Lines
• Renewables Integration
• HVDC/FACTs

Opportunity Overview:

As the Substation Engineering Manager, you’ll be tasked with:

• Leading a diverse team of engineers and technicians to deliver results on a range of challenging substation projects.
• Overseeing project execution, including engineering design, material procurement, equipment specification, and construction management for various substation initiatives, spanning from traditional engineering projects to Engineer Procure & Construct (EPC) endeavors.
• Handling budgeting, scheduling, and client correspondence to ensure smooth project operations.
• Playing a pivotal role in business development, fostering client relationships, driving project execution, and contributing to proposals.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution:

• Developing and managing budgets, schedules, and quality standards across multiple disciplines for assigned projects.
• Reviewing lower-level engineering work and coordinating activities across disciplines as the responsible charge for assigned projects.
• Identifying key client interests and communicating them to the project team, devising strategies to address these concerns in project execution.
• Providing support for business development activities and project changes, including occasional travel for field assignments, client meetings, and organizational gatherings.
• Applying expertise independently in accordance with companies quality program and providing guidance to direct reports.
• Assisting in performance management and mentoring activities.

Management Responsibilities:

• Supervising the work of others, including hiring, disciplinary actions, and pay administration for subordinates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills and a desire to cultivate client relationships.
• Intermediate proficiency in project development, feasibility studies, conceptual design, Front End Engineering Design (FEED), and energy production estimation.
• Intermediate understanding of Power Purchase Agreements and their implications on project aspects like siting, permitting, design, schedule, cost, commissioning, and operations and maintenance (O&M).
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles, applicable guides, and standards.
• Intermediate knowledge of civil/structural and electrical/controls engineering.
• Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverables.
• Working knowledge of procurement, contract administration, and the proposal process.
• Preferably licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Familiarity with testing and commissioning plans and procedures.
• Five years of experience in substation facility design, with expertise in layout optimization and technical aspects of major equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.
• Completion of pre-employment onboarding requirements, including background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records search, as required by law.

This company can offer a platform to progress in your career all whilst working in a culture focused yet success driven environment. Competitive salaries and great benefits including:

• PTO
• Flexible working schedule
• Performance based bonuses
• Health, Life, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(K)
• ESOP

This is a hybrid opportunity located in multiple offices located across the states. Flexible hybrid expectations allow three in-office days and two flex/remote days per week.

If you are interested in joining this company and contributing to meaningful projects in the power infrastructure sector, we encourage you to explore this great opportunity further.