Project Manager - Substation

Interface with electrical utility client engineering representatives as well as multiple engineering disciplines and project management staff within the Valdes A&E organization. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that all technical documents are developed within the framework of Valdes A&E's Quality Management procedures. Maintain good business relationships with key client contacts throughout the project. May visit or work on job site as required for exchange of information.

• Strong knowledge of managing utility substation design projects with the capability and initiative to perform the required tasks while mentoring a staff
• Ability to plan, estimate budget, coordinate, and supervise engineering activities for smaller projects with good supervision
• Ability to assist in proposal preparation
• Develop and maintain the project schedules with little supervision
• Work independently on multiple projects with multiple clients
• Ability to keep projects on schedule; ensure quality and execution of projects under close guidance of a Project Manager
• Direct, coordinate, and manage all aspects of a project
• Capable of executing multiple small project-simultaneously or one large multi-discipline project under the guidance of a Project Manager
• Participate in all required safety activities
• Promote safety in all aspects of the project
• All other duties as assigned

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good knowledge of all engineering disciplines, substation design principals, industry standards.
• Leadership skills such as conflict resolution, risk evaluation, mentoring and steadiness
• Creativeness in providing new solutions to problems
• Possesses an eye for detail, but knows when to delegate and follow up to get the work done
• Expertise in Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Project and Primavera are pluses
• Professional registration desired

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 7-10 years of substation engineering and design experience
• Knowledge of industry, regulatory standards and design criteria
• 4+ years supervisory experience desired
• Eligibility to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

$135,000 - $180,000 a year

Valdes Architecture & Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.

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