Substations/Transmission Project Manager (Remote)

Wood•Atlanta, GA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Wood has a long tradition delivering Transmission and Design projects globally to a wide and established client base. Due to recent growth we are expanding our resources through the South East of America to provide enhanced local support to our customers. Wood currently have an exciting opportunity for a Substations/Transmission Project Manager. Reporting to the Project Director, this position is located in one of the following locations in Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL. The position is remote but you will be expected to attend construction and client meetings. If you are looking to strengthen and enhance your skills, thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment and are looking for that next step in the growth of your career, this is the opportunity for you.

Requirements

Engineering Degree from a recognized university with the ability to register as a Professional Engineer in the future
5+ years of electrical engineering and project management experience in a Transmission and Distribution Utility or EPC organization designing substations
Proven experience with delivery of Transmission and Distribution engineering solutions is considered an asset
Distribution experience is considered and asset
Understanding of basic power systems theory
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Southern Company, Florida Power & Light, or Duke Energy experience is an asset
Able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Business education ie. MBA is an asset
Due to clients in Latin America, Spanish is considered an asset
Driving License & Clean driving record/abstract

Responsibilities

Support designing electrical substations of 12 to 500 kV and/or transmission lines of 69 to 500 kV
Management of projects through their lifecycle
Monitoring budget and schedule for projects and identifying scope and schedule changes in accordance with the Change Control Process
Management of project delivery including schedule and budget control
Mentoring and developing junior engineers and designers
Supporting the Engineering Manager in project control tasks
Liaison with clients and developing relationships
Support reviewing vendor documents against specifications
Support material take-offs for all substation electrical equipment and hardware
Support in preparing engineering documents, calculations, and specifications
Attending or running client meetings including kickoffs, construction reviews and progress updates
Traveling and visiting client sites from project definition through construction