Sr. Manager of Engineering - Gas Power Generation

A DAY IN THE LIFE

As a Senior Manager of Engineering – Gas Power Generation, you will lead engineering teams responsible for the design, development, and execution of utility-scale gas generation and power infrastructure projects. A typical day involves providing technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, collaborating with project teams and owner representatives, reviewing engineering deliverables, and supporting engineering strategy for complex power generation facilities.

You'll work closely with engineering, estimating, procurement, construction, and project management teams to ensure designs are reliable, constructible, cost-effective, and aligned with project and client requirements. Projects may include gas turbine facilities, combined cycle power plants, substations, switchyards, utility interconnections, transmission infrastructure, balance of plant systems, and supporting electrical, mechanical, and controls systems.

STEP INTO THE ROLE

• Company program engineering representative during owner project definition and estimating phase. As the company technical manager, responsibility will include interactions with substations, transmission lines, gas industry manufacturers and equipment providers, to establish long-lasting relationships.
• Guide engineering strategy, design development, constructability reviews, risk identification, and technical decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Determine how clients and the energy market are evolving on design tends, philosophy, and criteria on power plant design, Blattner Energy must understand client design criteria and intent.
• Will travel to Client office and/or project sites as required to foster client relationships, idea propagation, and problem solving.
• Build an understanding of the strategic dynamics that are essential to the current markets of the company.
• Ensure projects are designed and constructed in compliance with all applicable and prudent industry safety standards.
• Electrical experts will support EHA and ESP update and keep relevant with the Risk Management department.
• Develop and implement consistent policies, standards, and procedures for engineering; specifically, regarding engineering design basis utilized by Company. Implement guardrails specific to design philosophy and criteria within company program.
• Stay current on new technologies and industry practices. Seek opportunities to add value to projects with application of best available technology for specific projects.  Perform economic analysis / value engineering to determine cost effective solutions and prepare recommendations to procurement team.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Four-year Engineering degree and at least eight years of gas power generation or eight years of civil/mechanical/electrical engineering experiences.
• Registered professional engineering license required. 

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Experience supporting utility-scale gas generation, combined cycle, or gas turbine facilities.
• Strong background in power generation, utility infrastructure, substations, switchyards, or transmission systems.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing external engineering partners.

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU

• Competitive pay
• 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA and FSA options
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Work/Life balance
• Employee/Family focused culture
• Gym on site
• And more!

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WHO ARE WE? 

With more than 115 years of construction experience, the company has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, Blattner has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed more than 25% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota. 

Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.