Manager, Substation Engineering

Job Description

Excellence Through People! Take your engineering career to the next level by working with energetic, talented, and forward-thinking colleagues and clients who invest in the collective good, take a balanced approach to sustainable solutions, are flexible to the realities of complex changes, and provide genuine effort to do the right by others.

Power System Engineering (PSE) is an electrical energy expert that provides relationship-driven engineering and consulting services for forward-thinking partners who pursue long-term energy solutions. Check out our website at:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

• People We foster strong relationships with our clients, colleagues, and community through integrity and our spirit of teamwork to further our collective well-being, safety, and success.
• Problem-Solving We thrive on the unique challenges that stretch our skills and expertise, where we can turn complex challenges into opportunities for collaborative achievements.
• Progress We create safe spaces for experimentation, treating each relationship and project as an opportunity to positively shape the culture and collective advancement.

Manager, Substation Engineering is responsible for maximizing client relationships in the assigned region and providing leadership and mentorship to professional colleagues, consisting of direct and indirect reports. It is also the role's responsibility to maintain an average utilization rate of 65% or greater by providing professional services to electric utility clients in areas of subject matter expertise. Must be passionate about supporting clients and the communities they serve to advance society for the good of all, see every complex project as a chance to make a mark on the future, and provide clear, balanced guidance needed for long-term success.

• Core Values:
  Embrace, uphold, and live out PSE’s core values around People, Problem-Solving, and Progress
• Manages significantly complex projects and project teams while working under a licensed professional engineer while, at the same time, undertaking project-related functions.
• Actively participate in utility client projects via project manager, engineering consultant, technical review person, or senior technical support with the intent of maintaining a 60% utilization rate
• Manage direct reports and their workloads to ensure each can meet their personal performance goals, as established in the annual department planning process.
• Manage the relationship of assigned electric utility clients within the region on behalf of all PSE practice areas.
• On behalf of all PSE practice areas, support the development of new regional electric utility client relationships. Assist with business development activities, including marketing visits to prospective clients.
• Assist in leading a team of professional colleagues (both direct and indirect reports) and direct efforts in providing substation services.
• Support substation design services in accordance with industry standards and established PSE guidelines, including but not limited to the following: bidding and procurement, contract preparation, construction management, and support.
• Direct, coordinate, and carry out operation and engineering projects, including but not limited to substation design, equipment sizing, operational support, and analysis, and provide overall project management from conception to completion.
• Employ strong project management and client and vendor relationship building.
• Manage client satisfaction and expectations by addressing client concerns, complaints, deadlines, etc. to ensure a high client satisfaction rating
• Work with utility client management and staff to understand the scope of work and any concerns.
• Be responsible for quality control and technical review of projects and the work of others.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with all PSE departments to meet regional electric utility clients' needs.
• Provide overall leadership, guidance, and mentorship to all team members and promote and advance the positive work environment required of a successful professional engineering and consulting firm.
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