Engineering Department Manager - REMOTE WORK

Job Title:

Engineering Dept Manager

We are currently seeking a Department Manager of Substation Engineering within the Utility Services team.

The ideal candidate is a high-performing, critical-thinking, analytical, and experienced self-starter.

The selected candidate will join as Department Manager of the Utility Services Substation Team providing work coordination and technical program oversight to substation physical and protection and control staff in their reporting structure. The Department Manager of Substation Services is a management role that also leads the growth of this line of business.

The position requires tracking of deliverables, developing a management strategy, performance reporting, and monitoring of contract milestones in conjunction with the project management team. Primary duties will include the oversight of the substation design team, preparation of client proposals, issuing formal communication notices, resolving contract compliance issues, remaining apprised of ongoing policy changes, and making presentations to senior management.

In addition, the position will coordinate work, evaluate priorities, and provide mentorship and general program direction to engineers and designers assigned to substation design and power delivery improvement design programs.

The ideal candidate will be a high-performing, critical-thinking, analytical, and experienced self-starter with excellent leadership skills, written and oral communication skills, customer service skills, and the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. We value safety, communication, accountability, professionalism, integrity, and respect.

Essential Functions

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of department personnel to deliver projects on time and on budget while accomplishing the goals and objectives of the projects.
• Directs and/or provides technical leadership to the department for engineering design functions within assigned projects.
• Provide technical support for clients and support regional business development initiatives as a technical resource under the direction of the Director of Transmission.
• Lead teams of engineers and designers and assume responsibility for their success on projects.
• Attend pre-bid walkdowns with clients, prepare, review, and approve proposals and project estimates for new client projects.
• Schedules work according to contractual agreements and assigns team personnel to appropriately meet contractual teams
• Regularly interfaces directly with clients or contractors to verify department projects are executed in alignment with the scope
• Guide preparation of new drawing packages, modification of existing packages, and completion of as-built documents.
• Support and review electrical power calculations, lighting and grounding calculations, and prepare equipment and installation specifications.
• Provides personnel orientation/training, mentorship, coaching, and disciplinary action
• Completes quality assurance practices on team deliverables to validate highest quality product possible
• Conducts performance evaluations for department team members
• Work is primarily remote, but fieldwork may be needed throughout the engineering design, construction, and quality assurance process.
• Must be willing to travel overnight or for extended periods of time, based on project assignments and business development activities, estimated at 20 percent.

Other Duties

Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline with 8+ years of experience in the utility industry, engineering design, and/or project management.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License
• Demonstrated supervisory skills
• Thorough and working knowledge of electrical substation assets
• Experience in managing a team working through multiple projects with competing priorities while maintain schedule and budget
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process improvements with measurable results in moving a departmental initiative forward
• Successful candidate must have exceptional analytical and decision-making skills, the ability to communicate with all level of the organization
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining an effective team
• Proficient with current computer applications including CAD systems, Microsoft applications, design and business enterprise software.
• Ability to successfully work with remotely located team members.
• This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration
• Demonstrated knowledge in financial analysis and departmental budget management experience, including financial reporting and department auditing

Location Note:

This is a hybrid or remote position. Compensation is based on market data and internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s location.

Salary Range:

$170,000 – $210,000 annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location)

Benefits:

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status