Senior Engineering Manager - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers the opportunity to manage and grow a project team of engineers and designers focused on the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing high voltage substations. The role involves working on challenging assignments to expand and modernize the electric grid, directing Team Leads in engineering and design coordination, and supporting overall account management and client engagement. Key responsibilities include ensuring projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget, coordinating facility studies for RTOs, and ensuring systems design compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements. The role also requires preparing technical reports and performing independent reviews of work.

Requirements

BS from an ABET-accredited engineering program or an advanced management/business degree
Specific hands on experience with MISO facility studies and knowledge of DPP process
Specific experience in Project Management of Utility Transmission & Distribution Substation Projects
Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE and ANSI
20 or more years experience in the design of multi-disciplined solutions in a project team environment for utility high voltage substations
Experience must include an understanding of electrical, civil, structural scopes of work, conceptual development, industry best practices, design basis, the selection of equipment and materials, and the preparation of construction packages
Five or more years experience in leading an engineering design team through all phases of a project design
Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design
Proven communication skillset both verbal and written in support of presentations, proposals and reports
Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role
Experience and understanding of construction documents
Willing to travel to project sites and/or attend client meetings

Nice To Haves

FE or PE License
PMP Certification
Construction and start-up experience
Commissioning experience

Responsibilities

Manage and further grow a project team consisting of engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing high voltage substations.
Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and implementing solutions to expand and modernize the electric grid.
Direct the Team Lead in the coordination of engineering and design from concept through detailed design execution, field support and closeout.
Support overall account management and client engagement with peer to peer reporting, coordination and conflict resolution.
Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
Coordinate and execute facility studies for various RTO's.
Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.