Substation Project Manager

E2 Consulting Engineers•Pasadena, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 that provides engineering, infrastructure support, pipeline, environmental, and information technology services. The Substation Project Manager is responsible for deliverables for substation design projects supporting a major electric utility client. The role combines approximately 70% technical and project management work with 30% management responsibilities and reports directly to the Substation Engineering Manager. Substation physical design work includes yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and bills of material. Protection and control design includes one-line and three-line diagrams, AC and DC elementary and logic diagrams, panel elevations and wiring, supervisory and control drawings, vendor equipment wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and bills of materials. The position operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computers and phones. Local candidates only. E2 is a drug-free workplace; after accepting an offer, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or a fit-for-duty physical examination. E2 is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-approved college or university.
At least 8 years of experience working in substation design or a similar field with a utility or consulting engineering firm.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer’s license in Electrical Engineering.
Experience with substation design and construction standards for Southern California Edison.

Responsibilities

Initiate projects by completing project initiation documents, including detailed work scopes or outlines, budgets, and completion schedules.
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering and design work.
Design deliverables and provide quality reviews or technical oversight.
Develop and specify equipment and assemble project documents and other requirements using expertise in the discipline.
Oversee projects to ensure designs comply with applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards.
Assist the project team in defining and clarifying project scope and the level of detail needed to meet customer expectations and project requirements.
Keep project status reporting systems and databases current with actions and changes on assigned projects.
Monitor budgets and schedules, assign project resources, communicate and collaborate with client project managers and engineers, mentor the design team, and work with other departments.
Assist project managers with controlling expenditures and schedule performance, including recommending notices of potential scope changes.
Maximize project profitability through appropriate budgeting and pricing, resource utilization, and cost controls.
Coordinate with peers and the project team to identify, document, and resolve changes that may affect schedule or budget performance.
Communicate with project teams and clients to coordinate design or construction activities and the flow of technical information.
Track and resolve action items and information requests, and assist the design team with resolving technical issues.
Support development and implementation of the client's project engineering and management tools, standards, and processes.
Develop an understanding of numerous utility stakeholder departments.
Lead assigned project teams to achieve project goals and objectives and follow business processes and applicable procedures.
Support team development and performance.