Senior Manager/Director of Engineering, TLine

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

📋 Description

• Oversee design initiatives for significant transmission line projects by collaborating with internal teams, managing external engineering consultants, and engaging with project stakeholders.

• Direct the planning of project design activities, which encompasses engineering scope, budget, and timelines.

• Evaluate detailed design submissions and studies for compliance with technical standards, permitting and land requirements, customer financing needs, and execution necessities.

• Manage the engineering and testing of transmission structures, geotechnical investigations, encroachments, and utility crossing agreements.

• Offer engineering support for project development, permit assistance, landowner coordination, and risk management.

• Participate in site visits to evaluate the suitability and constructability of routes.

• Interact with landowners, community members, and other stakeholders to explain technical aspects of the project.

• Remain updated on technological advancements and capabilities in HVDC and the transmission sector, sharing knowledge throughout the organization.

• Prepare and revise project CAPEX estimates utilizing internal tools and market research.

• Provide technical due diligence support, including conducting fatal flaw analyses for early-stage development opportunities and potential acquisitions.

• Suggest and implement lessons learned to foster ongoing improvement.

• Develop and manage RFPs, which includes contract oversight and the drafting and administration of MSAs and SOs for engineering scopes of work.

• Report directly to the Vice President of Engineering.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, or environmental) from an ABET-accredited institution.

• At least 8 years of experience in designing or managing the design of high-voltage transmission lines.

• Comprehensive understanding of the design and construction process for transmission projects.

• Strong desire to learn the latest advancements in the power industry and transmission development.

• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision and to lead external teams effectively.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to cultivate relationships and collaborate with professionals from various disciplines.

• Outstanding organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a focus on accuracy and quality.

• Proficient in prioritizing and managing several tasks and projects to meet deadlines.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with landowners and other project stakeholders to communicate technical information.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products (Excel, PowerPoint) — required.

• Experience with PLS-CADD — required.

• Familiarity with ArcGIS Online — preferred.

• Flexibility and adaptability to manage deadline pressures, ambiguity, uncertainty, and project changes.

• Proactive with a willingness to embrace new challenges.

• Positive, professional, and energetic team-oriented demeanor.

• Availability to travel up to 25%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary.

• Bonus incentive plan.

• Long-term incentive plan.

• Health benefits.

• 401(k).

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.