Overhead Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager

The Opportunity
As the Overhead Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians

• Manage diverse and challenging projects across our portfolio of design services and EPC programs

• Oversee design quality, budget, and schedule

• Support client interaction, proposals, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution:

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects

• Conduct research to develop equipment and material recommendations

• Manage data and perform complex engineering calculations

• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines

• Lead larger production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project

Client Interface:

• Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects

• Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions

• Provide support for business development or pursuit activities

• Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision

Technical Expertise:

• Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables

• Provide technical leadership for complex Overhead Transmission Line projects

• Drive solutions to achieve project goals

Management Responsibilities:

• Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments

• Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) or design services overhead transmission line projects for investor owned utilities in the United States

• Experience in design of high voltage overhead transmission lines with strong understanding of PLS-CADD, line routing, structural loading design, foundation design, and overall project lifecycle

• Good communication skills and interest in engaging with Clients to grow relationships

• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards

• Working knowledge of interdisciplinary project coordination: procurement, subcontract administration, permitting, real estate and land acquisition, and construction support

• Working knowledge of the proposal process and developing engineering estimates

• P.E. License highly preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing

• Minimum of 5 years related work experience

• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications
Most positions – depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division – will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit of such registration. Additional professional registration or licensure may be needed when practicing or on assignment in a different country. Exceptions may be approved by division management on a case by case basis.