Manager Substation Engineering; Repost

Job Title: Manager Substation Engineering (Repost)

Department: Substation Engineering

Location: Sacramento, CA, US,

Category: Engineering/Technical

Pay Range: $ – $

Posting Type: Open

• This is a reposted opportunity. Candidates who applied during the previous advertisement period (August 15, 2025 - April 15, 2026) are currently under consideration and will not be eligible to reapply.
• This opportunity is posted until filled – candidates are encouraged to apply early as this posting may close at any time without notice on or after May 15, 2026.

Provide leadership, management, and accountability for the effective production of multi‑functional work teams and processes involved in planning, construction, maintenance, and new services in SMUD’s Substations, Distribution, and Transmission Substation infrastructure.

Assist in the development, implementation, and management of department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities in partnership with the department manager. Select, train, motivate, evaluate, and develop subordinate personnel to ensure department strategic objectives are achieved and coordinated with other departments.

• Lead, manage, and account for SMUD’s transmission and distribution substation infrastructure to ensure required capacity, maintenance, and reliability, using specialized technical and professional electrical engineering expertise.
• Implement innovations in design, equipment, and materials for the Substation lines of business and identify industry best practices for incorporation into SMUD’s infrastructure.
• Direct the work of a multi‑functional unit, maintaining staffing levels and work quality and ensuring project and operational schedules and budgets are met.
• Develop and implement work processes, policies, and procedures related to planning, design, construction, and maintenance of SMUD’s Substations, including contracting and compliance with SMUD and customer needs.

• Develop and administer the unit budget, monitor expenditures, reconcile anomalies, and prepare recommendations for the next fiscal year.
• Provide performance management for subordinate personnel in conjunction with Resource Center Supervisors and Superintendent.
• Build and maintain team relationships with internal clients and external stakeholders to maximize productivity and achieve objectives.
• Ensure adherence to SMUD safety policies, federal, state, and local safety regulations, and oversee safety concerns of staff and contractors.
• Represent SMUD on governmental, industry, and professional committees and participate in forums related to assigned work processes.
• Provide supervisory on‑call support and respond to emergency situations affecting SMUD power outages.
• Assist in overseeing internal/external department projects, developing RFPs, negotiating contracts, and monitoring project progress.
• Perform other related duties as needed; schedule and location may fluctuate based on business needs.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in planning, design, construction, modification, or maintenance of transmission and distribution substations, including five (5) or more years in a supervisory role.

Principles and practices of electrical engineering applied to secondary network planning, design, construction, and maintenance; federal, state, and local safety and hazardous waste laws and regulations; SMUD safety policies; industry best practices; metrics and unit cost development; principles of supervision; and related procedures for contract management, performance evaluation, safety planning, budgeting, and project auditing.

Effectively lead teams, develop performance plans, manage budgets, coordinate cross‑functional work, communicate complex policies or regulations, resolve technical or managerial issues, conduct presentations, handle emergency jobs, and use relevant computer systems.

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