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Chamberlain Advisors · 1 day ago

Sr. Project Engineer - High Voltage Transmission Line Infrastructure

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Chamberlain Advisors is a private equity-backed operator of high-voltage transmission infrastructure, seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead and manage high-voltage transmission line and substation projects. The role involves overseeing project design from conception through construction, ensuring competitive bid success and efficient execution while managing diverse stakeholders and technical teams.

Staffing & Recruiting

Hiring Manager

Kari Chikaraishi

Responsibilities

Work within the Engineering team to ensure designs are aligned with the overall proposal strategy of their Development Group. Projects generally begin as FERC 1,000 competitive transmission project proposals but may also involve acquisitions of existing utility assets

Lead the technical engineering effort to support competitive proposal teams, specifically focusing on responses to FERC Order 1000 RFPs. This includes navigating the unique requirements of various ISOs (e.g., CAISO, NYISO, MISO, PJM)

Competitively bid and secure engineering and third-party consulting resources required to adequately support the development team’s proposal efforts and RFP specific requirements

Manage and guide third-party engineering consultants, ensuring their work aligns with project scope, budget, and quality standards, and strategically determining necessary reports (e.g., desk study & preliminary geotechnical assessments) to optimize proposal development

Directly supervise the selected consultant in developing conceptual designs (design criteria and related design documentation) that will form the basis of the development team’s proposal and project estimate, providing guidance and feedback on designs within a competitive transmission framework

Lead the coordination with OEM (HVDC systems, HVAC equipment, conductors, cables, etc.) and ensure the technical and commercial requirements are in line with project requirements and internal strategy expectations

Rapidly screen and evaluate diverse technical solutions for cost-effectiveness, applying strong engineering judgment to identify the most viable and competitive options

Develop comprehensive engineering deliverables for proposals, such as preliminary structural drawings, detailed electrical studies, and foundation designs

Prepare robust estimating packages to facilitate collaboration with external construction partners, ensuring alignment between design and cost projections

Manage all contracted resources to meet deliverable dates and complete tasks within budget

Adapt quickly to iterative changes and tight deadlines inherent in competitive bidding processes, which often compress traditional engineering phases into shorter, parallel workflows

Act as a technical advocate during proposal phase, articulating the value and superiority of their proposed solutions to regulatory bodies and stakeholders

Following award of a project, develop RFP and technical scope documents for all procurement related to engineering and constructing the awarded project (e.g., engineering consulting services, 3rd party services, high voltage equipment, transmission line structures and materials, construction contracts, etc.)

Lead the bid evaluation process for both technical and commercial aspects of supplier’s proposal

Take full accountability for both the project management and technical aspects of projects, including managing scope, schedule, and budget. This includes the ability to convey complex technical details to non-technical stakeholders and management

Provide ongoing management and guidance to external engineering consultants throughout the project lifecycle, serving as the primary technical interface and ensuring their deliverables meet specifications and timelines

The candidate will be responsible for directing consultant’s activities, conducting design reviews/optimizing designs, developing the project specific design requirements document, interpreting and applying code requirements, and managing all work to the prescribed deadlines

Develop, review, and approve engineering deliverables (drawings, specifications, BOMs, design reports), ensuring all work complies with applicable codes, standards, safety, and operating requirements

Implement and champion robust quality review processes for all engineering documentation and drawings, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to industry standards and best practices

Perform technical risk assessments and actively resolve design challenges in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

Closely coordinate with other project stakeholders to identify and develop a transmission line route and/or substation site and provide technical inputs to obtain permits necessary to design and develop the project

Oversee the engineering and technical integrity of awarded projects, ensuring designs are accurately translated into constructible plans

Manage project progress comprehensively, from initial design through construction oversight, commissioning, and ultimately, hand-off to operations and maintenance

Coordinate with other groups inside and outside of the company to ensure the projects are successful and aligned with their strategic business objectives

Generally responsible for providing a single E&C project point of contact and owner’s engineer for both internal and external personnel and groups on assigned projects, including presentations/briefing on current progress (e.g. technical, cost, schedule), issues, procurement concerns/strategy, construction planning, and risk mitigation in meetings with other company personnel

Foster a highly collaborative working environment, actively participating in frequent team meetings and maintaining continuous communication with internal and external project stakeholders

Qualification

High-voltage design expertiseFERC Order 1000 proposalsProject managementPLS-CADDAutoCAD ElectricalHVDC technologyProfessional Engineer (PE)PMP CertificationSix Sigma CertificationCommunication skillsCollaborative skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Proven career progression, preferably with 5-10 years at prior companies, showcasing diverse experience across utilities, consulting, or manufactures of HVDC components

Minimum 7 years direct experience in high-voltage (>100kV) transmission line (>5 Miles) or substation project development, design, engineering, and construction

Proficient using an industry-standard transmission design software such as (PLS-CADD, SAG10), and/or electric substation design tools such as (AutoCAD Electrical, Bentley's Open Utilities Substation)

Proficient using a project management tool such as (MS Project, Primavera)

Understanding of procurement, construction planning, Critical Path Scheduling, and Cost Estimating for HV transmission projects

Adaptability to dynamic, fast-paced environments with evolving solutions and tight deadlines

Strong communication and collaborative skills for constant internal and external interaction