Sr. Project Engineering Manager - Substation

Sr. Project Engineering Manager - Substation

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Black & Veatch is an employee‑owned company with over 100 years of experience in sustainable infrastructure. We are committed to building a world of difference through engineering, procurement, consulting and construction.

As the Sr. Substation Project Engineering Manager, you will:

• Lead a multi‑discipline team of engineers and technicians
• Manage diverse and challenging projects across our portfolio of design services and EPC programs
• Oversee design quality, budget, and schedule
• Support client interaction, proposals, and business development

• Substations
• Renewables Integration
• HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM
• Data Centers Integration
• BESS Integration

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects
• Conduct research to develop equipment and material recommendations
• Manage data and perform complex engineering calculations
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines
• Lead larger production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project
• Establish a workplan to be applied to a project

• Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects
• Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions
• Provide support for business development or pursuit activities
• Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision

• Lead large multi‑discipline teams to meet project deliverables
• Provide technical leadership for complex Substation projects
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals

• Review lower‑level engineering work or assignments
• Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of subordinates

• P.E. license highly preferred
• Experience managing Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) or design services substation and switchyard projects for investor‑owned utilities in the United States
• Experience in design of substation facilities with strong understanding of overall project lifecycle, layout design and optimization, relay protection & control, civil/structural designs, and technical knowledge of major equipment associated with substation facilities
• Good communication skills and interest in engaging with clients to grow relationships
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards
• Working knowledge of procurement process and contract administration
• Working knowledge of the proposal process and developing engineering estimates

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program
• Minimum of 11 years related work experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, including background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws

Most positions typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit of such registration. Exceptions may be approved by division management on a case‑by‑case basis.

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments
• Ability to utilize audio/video conferencing software tools for internal/external communication
• Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time
• Travel to client sites

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