Senior Electrical Project Engineering Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• As the business portfolio of Grid Solutions Integration in the NAM Region expands, along with the increasing complexity and scope of customer projects, the Project Engineering Manager will lead a multidisciplinary technical project team and contractors while coordinating with vendors and maintaining a professional interface with customers.

• The Project Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the entire substation design, ensuring accountability for their performance.

• The PEM conducts comprehensive quality reviews, provides technical guidance, and collaborates with the Project Manager regarding scheduling and budgeting.

• Responsible for leading and coordinating all technical elements of AC power substation projects.

• Acts as the primary technical authority, overseeing scheduling, adherence to standards and specifications, value engineering, design review planning, and guaranteeing quality assurance and control.

• Develops and supervises critical design deliverables, such as: Power single-line diagrams, general substation arrangement drawings (including plans & layouts, elevations, grounding, conduit/trench designs, cable routing, detailed drawings, and control building layouts), high-voltage bus configurations, structures, equipment, and wiring arrangements.

• Serves as the sole point of contact for all technical issues among customers, vendors, project managers, and engineering teams.

• Responsible for guiding and supporting engineers and designers to fulfill technical specifications, budget limits, and project schedules, which encompasses managing subcontracted resources.

• Facilitates cross-discipline coordination to provide fully integrated substation solutions.

• Reviews and contributes to ITO (Inquiry-to-Order) process deliverables, including: Conceptual engineering, proposal documentation (e.g., BOMs, technical specifications), sourcing support, vendor quotation evaluations, and technical clarifications & assumptions.

• Leads the preparation of high-voltage equipment specifications and contractor work scopes; supports vendor engagement and equipment selection.

• May be required to oversee a subcontracted design work scope.

• Assists the manager in enhancing team productivity and billable utilization.

• Ensures that all engineering outputs comply with customer CTQs (Critical to Quality) and are delivered punctually and within budget.

• Supports commissioning and interfaces between customers and project stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in industrial or utility High Voltage (+138kV) substation design, or a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with over 10 years of relevant experience.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% (including internationally), adhering to company travel and tax policies.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the U.S. in good standing, with the potential for obtaining licensure in other states.

• Experience with EHV substation design standards.

• Demonstrated expertise in: Transmission & Distribution substation engineering (both utility and renewable energy).

• Knowledge in primary (outdoor) substation design, calculations, and electrical protection.

• Proficient in industrial power system design (12.5 kV and above).

• Skilled in key design calculations such as: Battery sizing, DC system design, and AC auxiliary power.

• Experience in power transformer and circuit breaker selection.

• Knowledge of conductor sizing and application.

• Expertise in grounding, lightning protection, and insulation coordination.

• Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards; capable of developing comprehensive engineering packages even in the absence of detailed customer specifications.

• Field-testing and commissioning experience, with a strong focus on safety.

• Strong troubleshooting skills in both electrical and mechanical domains.

• Excellent communication skills for customer-facing interactions and commercial awareness (e.g., change orders, project delivery).

• Proficient in AutoCAD/MicroStation and design automation tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No

• #LI-Remote - This position is remote.