Advantage Technical ยท 3 weeks ago
Substation Engineering Manager
Brownsville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAdvantage Technical is seeking a Substation Engineering Manager to oversee and direct daily activities related to multiple substation and transmission engineering projects. This role involves managing project schedules, coordinating with engineering firms and contractors, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Lisa Burns
Responsibilities
Manages, coordinates, supervises, and schedules multiple substation capital and maintenance projects, including engineering and construction of Transmission and Distribution (T&D) electric substations, and ensures adherence to all regulatory standards
Plans the installation of substation electrical equipment; Manages, plans, estimates, develops budgets, and monitors expenditures of substation projects assigned; reviews project schedules and identifies the engineering, design, and resource trades to complete the projects
Serves as the project leader and directs and coordinates the work of engineering firms, and contractors, including but not limited to professional engineers and technicians as required
Manages and oversees contracts, purchase requisitions, acquisitions, requests for proposals (RFP), requests for bids (RFB), and requests for qualifications (RFQ); evaluates solicitations and recommends the selection of contractors and engineering firms; Establishes priorities, monitors progress, reviews, and assures compliance with contractual provisions/obligations; participates in formal reviews and audits
Oversees the creation and approves detailed electrical system layouts, plans, material lists, and construction arrangement drawings for the safe and efficient build-out of utility T&D substation facilities
Collaborates internally and externally with stakeholders including BPUB departments, contractors, engineering firms, vendors, and regulatory agencies to execute initiatives, strategies, and directives
Ensures design, testing, commissioning activities, substation and transmission engineering methods, standards, and procedures are kept up to date and consistent with the latest and best industry safety requirements, engineering practices and applicable regulations
Maintains accurate records, prepares comprehensive written reports, and makes oral presentations to management staff and public agency representatives; responds to inquiries from other departments within the organization and the general public
Substation Engineering Manager Leads and provides support for long-term system planning projects to meet strategic planning and operations deliverables
Completes other duties as assigned
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities, including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal of all assigned employees
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with a major in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) accredited university
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the operations or engineering and planning for the electric utility with emphasis in T&D substations projects and assigned areas of responsibility
Requires a valid Texas Driver License or receipt of a valid Texas Driver's License within 90 days of relocation to Texas and a safe driving record, as measured by company policy
Must be a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Texas
Professional Engineer license from other jurisdictions providing comity with Texas may be allowed; however, candidate must acquire a Texas Professional Engineer license within 12 months of being placed in this position in order to remain in the position
Knowledge of planning principles and project management
Knowledge of supervisory & managerial principles
Knowledge of contract administration and safety policies/procedures
Knowledge of electric substation, transmission, and power system operations and design
Knowledge of substation equipment and electronic technology, technical terminology used in substation resources and power systems, and statistical analysis
Knowledge of safety policies/procedures, material/supply systems, and electric/material standards
Knowledge of report writing techniques, standard query language, and record keeping
Knowledge of personal computer operation and appropriate software, including word processing, spreadsheet, Microsoft Project, database, auto-cad, statistical, and geographical information systems
Skill in conceptualizing engineering problems and designing effective solutions
Skill in developing safe, effective, efficient, timely, and operable electric systems to provide service
Skill in meeting current and future customer energy needs
Skill in maintaining effective relations with organization personnel and public and/or private agencies
Skill in evaluating procurement packages and contract agreements
Ability to effectively lead multiple major projects and a variety of project team activities/tasks
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, policies and procedures, and legal documents
Ability to respond to general inquiries or complaints from consumers, regulatory agencies, management staff, or members of the business community
Ability to prepare and present oral/verbal reports and prepare written narratives regarding specific projects
Ability to exercise sound judgment in both routine and emergency situations
Preferred
A Master's degree in a related field is preferred
Company
Advantage Technical
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10001+ employees
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