Substation Lead Electrical Engineer, Department Manager - Remote

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Substation Department Manager in our South-Central region. A hybrid workstyle is preferred; however, a remote workstyle may be considered for highly qualified candidates.

Be involved in projects with our Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

The DM is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the department to produce a product consistent with WSP’s mission statement and our culture. The DM is expected to achieve the goals of the department business plan, maintain WSP’s high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork (intra- and inter-department), and support the needs of our clients. This position is also responsible for assisting with developing, maintaining, and strengthening client relationships associated with projects in the department while supporting corporate initiatives in line with department business plan goals.

This individual will manage a team of administrative staff, drafters, designers and engineers in addition to acting as a technical lead for the civil and structural members of the department. The DM is responsible for working closely with the Vice President, Region Manager (VPRM) and other DMs in the region to accomplish regional strategy goals and to balance direct-award "alliance" client backlog while pursuing competitive-bid local work.

• Act as trusted advisor to the VPRM to support the South Central Region, communicating regularly via:
  Weekly touchpoints, Bi-weekly region teleconferences, Monthly reporting, Bi-annual region meetings (travel may be required), Quarterly business plan audits, Bi-annual Department Manager meetings (travel may be required)

• Manage all financial, technical, and staffing aspects of performance for this Substation Department, including, but not limited to:
  Timecard approvals, Monthly financial reporting, Weekly and monthly resource planning, Annual business plans, Bi-annual appraisals, Salary/promotion/bonus recommendations, Shareholder writeups, Department participation in the Knowledge Management Program (KMP), Proposals, Project design book audits, Monthly lunch & learns, Mentorship, QA/QC.

• Apply high-level substation engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.

• Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing construction safety and phasing plans, and updating infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.

• Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements.

• Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.

• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address structural, environmental, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.

• Proactively collaborate with other engineers, professionals, and leaders on proposal and business development opportunities.

• Remain current in latest substation engineering techniques and practices.

• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior substation design…