at Black & Veatch in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Substation Engineering Manager
Date: Mar 29, 2024
Location:
US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 101393
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : Yes
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
Why Black and Veatch
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority. This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office, the option of a Hybrid work environment. Our hybrid work approach allows our employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office. Additionally, this opportunity has the possibility of being located in any of our offices located across the U.S; click the link and select United States to see a full list of. Some positions may be relocation eligible. Speak to your recruiter if you have interest in relocation. \#LI-MK1
The Opportunity
As the Substation Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to:
+ Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians to produce deliverables on diverse and challenging substation projects.
+ Manage project execution of engineering design, material, equipment, and construction specification development for various substation projects. The assignments are varied and will include engineering, construction support, and Engineer Procure & Construct (EPC) projects.
+ Manage budgeting, scheduling, and correspondence with Clients and project management in support of a project.
+ Support business development, client interactions, project execution and proposals.
The Team
BV’s Energy & Process business is driven to meet clients’ rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV’s vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.
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Key Responsibilities
Project Execution:
+ Develops and Manages budget, schedule, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines for assigned projects.
+ Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments. Responsible for coordinating multiple discipline activity and serving as the responsible charge for assigned projects.
+ Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on projects. Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work.
+ Provides support to business development or pursuit activities.
+ The position will entail occasional travel to support field assignments, and meetings with clients and other organizations.
+ Actively manages project changes directly with the Client in coordination with the Project Manager.
+ Consistently and independently applies knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks
+ Provides guidance and direction to assigned direct reports
+ Assists with the performance management process and mentoring
Management Responsibilities
Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Good communication skills and interest in engaging with Clients to grow relationships.
+ Intermediate knowledge of project development/siting/studies/permitting, feasibility studies, conceptual design, Front End Engineering Design (FEED), energy production estimate
+ Intermediate knowledge of Power Purchase Agreement content and the impacts on project siting, permitting, design, schedule, cost, commissioning, and O&M
+ Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards
+ Intermediate knowledge of civil/structural and electrical/controls
+ Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.
+ Working knowledge of procurement & contract administration
+ Working knowledge of the proposal process
+ P.E License highly preferred
+ Working knowledge of testing and commissioning plans and procedures
+ Five years of experience in design of substation facilities with strong understanding of layout optimization and technical knowledge of major equipment associated with substation facilities
Minimum Qualifications
+ 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 8 years related work experience.
+ All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Certifications
Most positions – depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division – will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit* of such registration. Additional professional registration or licensure may be needed when practicing or on assignment in a different country. Exceptions may be approved by division management on a case by case basis.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Typical Office Environment with a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office and 2 days remote)
Salary Plan
ENG: Engineering
Job Grade
131
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