Transmission Line Engineering Consultant 2 - Grid
About The Position
The Transmission Line Engineering Consultant 2 will manage the execution of multiple transmission and distribution projects, coordinating with internal and external departments throughout the project lifecycle. The role is based around 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 position is responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning, and resource management. It owns project performance across safety, schedule, budget, reporting, and client experience, and directs and supports project teams to deliver work safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget. The role also involves client and stakeholder relationship management, performance reporting, construction risk and change control, issue analysis, and clear, concise reporting that meets client requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or a management/business degree.
- At least 10 years of experience in the electric utility industry, such as engineering, construction, or planning.
- At least 7 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.
- The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
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 where relevant but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Manage execution of multiple transmission and distribution projects throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinate with internal and external departments.
- Manage project execution, contract administration, planning, and resource management.
- Take ownership of project performance, including safety, schedule, budget, reporting, and client experience.
- Manage and direct the project team, ensuring accountability, and 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 communicate 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.
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
- 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
