Substation Engineering Manager

Leidos • Atlanta, GA

122d • $126,100 - $227,950

About The Position

As a Substation Engineering Manager within Leidos’ Power Delivery Solutions division, you will have the opportunity to act as the CEO of your own team. You will lead, develop, and manage a large, established team of substation, protection and control, and CAD resources with a long history of completing complex engineering projects around the globe. You will collaborate closely with the organization’s cross-functional teams, while maintaining our high standards of client satisfaction and the production of high-quality work. This role reports directly to the VP of Substation Engineering. At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, like to be in charge of the operations of an entire team, and love to collaborate, keep reading!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Ten plus (10+) years of relevant experience in utility substation/P&C engineering.
• Experience as a substation/P&C engineer leading projects and performing QC reviews.
• Proposal and engineering man-hour estimate creation.
• Expertise with staff training/mentorship.
• Experience with serving as firm-client liaison.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification.
• Active membership in national engineering societies and work-groups (IEEE, PES, etc.).
• Experience with Electric Utilities and/or Electric Cooperatives in Georgia, Alabama or Mississippi.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Atlanta Georgia protection and control, substation physical, CAD, and SCADA teams.
• In charge of employee engagement, performance reviews, salary negotiations, interviewing/hiring, work quality, budgets and schedules, mentorship and growth, project execution, client interaction, and business expansion.
• Prepare and review proposals and man-hour estimates, technical write-ups and project approach documents for small, medium and large projects and Master Service Agreements (MSAs).
• Build meaningful relationships with our robust list of long-standing clients.
• Function as client Point of Contact (P.O.C.) and liaison with clients on project-related issues.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to junior staff.
• Understand and apply industry standards, applicable state and federal safety codes, regulatory compliance requirements and construction codes to projects.
• Provide technical oversight, direction, and support for project teams.
• Ensure and facilitate project team collaboration and communication across all disciplines and resolve design conflicts as required.
• Collaborate with our internal team of talent acquisition (TA), human resources (HR), and financial team members to maintain alignment with the Division’s objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Health and Wellness programs.
• Income Protection.
• Paid Leave.
• Retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees