Senior Engineering Manager – Grid

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

📋 Description

• Oversee and enhance a project team of engineers and designers focused on both new and existing high-voltage substations.

• Analyze, diagnose, and implement strategies to upgrade and modernize the electric grid.

• Guide the Team Lead in managing engineering and design processes from initial concept through detailed design execution, field support, and project closeout.

• Assist in account management and client interactions through peer-to-peer reporting, coordination, and conflict resolution.

• Drive initiatives to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on schedule, and within budget constraints.

• Organize and carry out facility studies for various Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs).

• Coordinate system design activities to guarantee adherence to specifications, codes, and client expectations.

• Produce clear and concise technical reports and studies that meet client specifications and Sargent & Lundy standards.

• Review the work of others independently, including calculations and drawing preparation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or a higher management/business degree.

• Relevant hands-on experience with MISO facility studies and familiarity with the DPP process.

• Experience in project management for utility transmission and distribution substation initiatives.

• Knowledge of engineering standards such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE, and ANSI.

• A minimum of 20 years of experience in designing multidisciplinary solutions within a project team setting for utility high-voltage substations.

• Proficient in electrical, civil, and structural scopes of work, conceptual development, industry best practices, design basis, equipment and materials selection, and preparation of construction packages.

• At least five years of experience leading an engineering design team through all project design phases.

• Technical expertise in available equipment and established pre-engineered systems for design purposes.

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills for delivering presentations, proposals, and reports.

• Experience serving as a liaison between the firm and clients in a supportive or leading engineering capacity.

• Understanding of construction documents.

• Willingness to travel to project locations and/or participate in client meetings.

• Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

• FE or PE License is preferred but not mandatory.

• PMP Certification is preferred but not mandatory.

• Experience in construction and start-up processes is an advantage.

• Commissioning experience is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.

• Life and accident insurance.

• Disability coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Back-up daycare services.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• 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 (PST).

• Paid vacation.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid parental leave.

• Paid bereavement leave.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.