Civil/Structural Engineering Manager - Electrical Substations (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

Support the proposal team with resources, technical validation, engineering work scope & labor hours review, execution plan, and statement of clarifications, assumptions, and exceptions based on customer RFP, specifications, Scope Of Work, applicable standards, regulations, and accepted industry practices.

Update resource and workload plans on a regular basis while monitoring utilization & billable time, engineering budgets, Design Change Notices, Budget Deviation Requests & Cost of Poor Quality, non-conformances, and scheduled training.

Lead civil engineering team to manage technical interfaces with sub suppliers & partners, prepare input data, and check consistency. Support team to analyze customer technical requirements and ensure compliance with customer requirements.

Support team to establish, based on tender and contract analysis, the civil design project strategy and the list of documents/studies/deliverables to produce

Drive business direction through technical knowledge. Drives team to provide customers with the best solutions that positively impact business. Encourages team to validate technical options proposed to the customer and provide cost optimization in all design. Support team to resolve technical conflicts.

Support team to prepare subcontracting bid packages (Scope, Deliverables, Inputs, Schedule) and to check design subcontractor deliverables and performance.

Support sourcing and procurement in the definition of technical specifications, subcontracting strategy, identification and technical evaluation of suppliers who provide design, engineering and consultancy services and evaluate their workload and performance.

Accountable for site/design engineering return of experience, drive lessons learned documentation & design validation, functional knowledge capitalization through check sheets, design guides, training curriculum, work instructions, etc.

Ensure compliance with quality procedures defined at the project and region level, support internal and external audits, and resolve non-conformances in a timely manner.

Develop and use Lean methods throughout the team through training, Lean projects, Kaizens, and other initiatives

Demonstrate EHS leadership and ensure zero deviation plan from safety policies

Lead business growth transformation initiatives, with a team mindset, to increase competitiveness, and drive productivity & efficiency while overcoming unknowns in a high growth environment

Retain key talent through regular contact including recognition, coaching, and development planning. Provide direction, oversight, and coach civil engineers.

Resource planning and leveling for a team of civil engineers

Plan succession of senior civil engineers

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university

15+ years of experience with high voltage substation civil/structural design including EPC projects

5+ years of experience leading a substation civil engineering team

Professional Engineering License in the United States and willingness to review & seal drawings

Eligibility Requirements:

Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time, including international, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies

Desired Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university

5+ years of experience managing civil engineers, including resource loading, performance reviews, recruiting/hiring, training/development plans, and salary planning

15+ years of experience in civil structural design and execution of high-voltage substation EPC projects, including the design of equipment foundations (transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, reactors, CTs & PTs, Surge Arresters, GIS, Synchronous Condensers, STATCOM, etc.), control room and high-voltage equipment enclosures and their foundations, steel supports, dead-end structures), lightning masts, duct banks, manholes, trenches, and drainage systems for AIS, GIS, FACTS, and/or HVDC EPC projects in United States and Canada

Project Management experience on power systems EPC projects

Background in Substation 3D design including BIM (Revit) models

Experience in technical problem solving- demonstrates technical mastery with detailed knowledge of theoretical and practical applications in civil and structural engineering related to high voltage electrical substations Mastering of involved discipline (process, tools, technical aspects)

Demonstrates ownership & accountability, judgment and decision making, influences & inspires team, creates a vision and strategy, and has passion for the role

Background experience in reviewing architectural and mechanical/electrical/plumbing drawings for high voltage substation buildings

Strong influencing and relationship building skills

Fluent in English, speaking and writing

In depth knowledge of US/Canada utility customer design and construction standards & industry codes and standards in north America and experience leading an engineering team supporting tendering and execution teams

Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to succinctly communicate complex messages