Substation Electrical Manager

Arcadis • Concord, CA

2d • $116,000 - $174,000

About The Position

Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Substation Electrical Manager – Arcadis, North America to join the Power Delivery & Renewable team in USA. Arcadis’ Power Delivery group partners with clients to provide comprehensive plans that incorporate all aspects of their projects. You can see this in the work we do for our clients, the opportunities we create for our people, and in our efforts to enhance the communities in which we live and work. We bring together world-class resources and the latest innovative technologies to help define the cities and experiences of tomorrow. This is a senior Lead Technical position within the Power Delivery & Renewable unit of Arcadis. The position requires candidate directly interface with client and Arcadis power delivery team, act as a project management, project engineering, proposal management and business development manager. The candidate will also make sure day-to-day client engagement, coordination, and project execution role. The position is accountable to ensure project execution in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including all of Arcadis’s policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control. The incumbent will also work closely with other Power Delivery departments, including the Protection & Control Engineering, Transmission Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Distribution & EV Technology and the System Planning and Studies teams, as well as with other Arcadis business divisions and sectors. The position consisting in the coordination of the power delivery & renewable energy team and performing hands on Substation Electrical Engineering at all voltage class, detail design and studies for utility and developer clients in North America. The incumbent will also work closely with other renewable energy team (e.g. wind, solar, BESS, and Green H2) with Arcadis business units. As part of the Power Delivery & Renewable team, you will help improve quality of life.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 10 years of direct Substation Electrical engineering & design experience in Power and Utility industry
• Must have experience with key considerations for substation physical layouts, section& elevations, bus configurations, cable and conduit sizing, grounding, control building, lighting & lightning, and all aspects of HV and EHV substation engineering & design and studies
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD and SKM/ETAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, other engineering software to complete substation design.
• Must have design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards
• We are seeking an individual with a strong team player mindset and excellent communication skills to join our team.
• Additionally, this position may involve travel of up to 30% to client sites and customer meetings, both within North America and potentially internationally.

Nice To Haves

• PE license
• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities

• Participate in substation design at all stages of project development, including concept, pre-feasibility, feasibility, detail design, procurement and construction, and also in substation asset management/condition studies
• As a Substation Electrical Manager, you will coordinate design activities, with design activities undertaken by other engineering disciplines, to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion
• Lead and participate in the preparation of project estimates, engineering estimates and proposals, and client engagement and business development activities
• Manager and grow Substation Electrical team and serve as a mentor to staff. You will also lead substation design on large/complex projects and perform quality reviews.
• Act as Project Manager, Proposal Manager, Program Manager, Account Manager and Technical Lead to support services and plan, develop, and grow power delivery clients goal and business growth for the region
• Serve as a mentor to junior members of the team. Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians. Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.

Benefits

• Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.
• The salary range for this position is $116,000 - $174,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees