Overhead Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager
Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
As the Overhead Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians, manage diverse and challenging projects across our portfolio of design services and EPC programs, oversee design quality, budget, and schedule, and support client interaction, proposals, and business development.
Responsibilities
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Project Execution:
- Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects
- Conduct research to develop equipment and material recommendations
- Manage data and perform complex engineering calculations
- Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines
- Lead larger production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project
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Client Interface:
- Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects
- Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions
- Provide support for business development or pursuit activities
- Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision
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Technical Expertise:
- Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables
- Provide technical leadership for complex Overhead Transmission Line projects
- Drive solutions to achieve project goals
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Management Responsibilities:
- Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
- Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates
Requirements
- Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing
- Minimum of 5 years related work experience
- Experience managing Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) or design services overhead transmission line projects for investor-owned utilities in the United States
- Experience in design of high voltage overhead transmission lines with strong understanding of PLS-CADD, line routing, structural loading design, foundation design, and overall project lifecycle
- Good communication skills and interest in engaging with Clients to grow relationships
- Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards
- Working knowledge of interdisciplinary project coordination: procurement, subcontract administration, permitting, real estate and land acquisition, and construction support
- Working knowledge of the proposal process and developing engineering estimates
- P.E. License highly preferred
We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- 401k match and benefits that start day one
- Hybrid work environment
- Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time
- Company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union
- Performance-based bonus program
- Employee-owned company with shared success through stock ownership
About the Company
Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company with over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction. We are building a world of difference by empowering our people to grow, explore new possibilities, and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment.
Compensation Transparency
In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.
- State of California: $163,404 - $272,872
- State of Colorado: $156,299 - $261,008
- State of Illinois: $156,299 - $261,008
- State of Minnesota: $149,195 - $249,144
Salary Plan: ENG: Engineering
Job Grade: 016
Work Environment/Physical Demands
- Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.
- Ability to utilize audio/videoconferencing software tools for internal/external communication
- Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time
- Travel to client sites