Transmission Line Engineering Consultant 2 - Grid
About The Position
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement from Sargent & Lundy's future Knoxville office, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. The role manages the execution of multiple transmission and distribution projects, coordinating with internal and external departments throughout the project lifecycle. It is responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning, and resource management, with ownership of project safety, schedule, budget, reporting, and client experience. The position also directs and supports project teams, maintains stakeholder relationships, and works to deliver projects safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget. The position requires a bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or a management/business degree, at least 10 years of experience in the electric utility industry, and at least 7 years specifically in utility transmission project management. The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or a management/business degree.
- 10 or more years of experience in the electric utility industry, including engineering, construction, or planning.
- 7 or more years of experience specifically in project management of utility transmission projects.
- Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
Nice To Haves
- Engineering design experience.
- PMP certification.
- Construction and start-up experience.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Manage the execution of multiple transmission and distribution projects.
- Coordinate with internal and external departments throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage project execution, contract administration, planning, and resource management.
- Own project performance, including safety, schedule, budget, reporting, and client experience throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability.
- Mentor and coach team members.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with client functional leads and stakeholders.
- Lead efforts to complete projects safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
- Support reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget, and other dashboard items.
- Identify and control construction risk.
- Recognize, identify, track, and control change.
- Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors.
- Prepare clear and concise reports that convey project information and meet client requirements.
- Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Back-up daycare.
- FSA and HSA.
- 401(k).
- Pre-tax commuter account.
- Merit scholarship program.
- Employee discount program.
- Corporate charitable giving program.
- Tuition assistance.
- First professional licensure bonus.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Paid annual personal/sick time.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
