Project Engineering Manager
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Overview
Job Description
The Opportunity
As the Underground Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager, you will lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers and technicians while managing a diverse range of design and EPC projects. This role offers the chance to shape project execution from concept through delivery overseeing design quality, budgets, and schedules, while building client relationships and supporting business development efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution
Prepare complex engineering deliverables across multiple or large-scale projects
Conduct research to support equipment and material recommendations
Perform and review advanced engineering calculations and data analysis
Manage project budgets, schedules, and quality standards across multiple disciplines
Lead large production teams, coordinate multidisciplinary efforts, and serve as the engineer of record
Develop and implement project work plans
Client Interface
Identify and understand key client drivers and objectives
Communicate client feedback and coordinate solutions with internal teams
Support business development and proposal activities
Manage project changes in coordination with project management
Technical Expertise
Provide technical leadership for complex underground transmission line projects
Oversee design accuracy, engineering quality, and compliance with standards
Guide teams to deliver creative, practical solutions aligned with project goals
Management Responsibilities
Review and approve work completed by junior engineers and technical staff
Oversee team performance, including hiring, development, and compensation management
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) or design services for underground transmission line projects with investor-owned utilities in the U.S.
Strong understanding of high-voltage underground transmission design, including lifecycle management and equipment specification development
Experience preparing plan and profile drawings
Familiarity with CYMCAP and Pull-Planner software
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles, applicable codes, and standards
Experience with interdisciplinary coordination including procurement, subcontracting, permitting, and construction support
Proficiency in proposal development and engineering cost estimation
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license strongly preferred
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited program
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
Ability to complete pre-employment requirements, which may include background checks, drug testing, and driving record verification
Certifications: Professional registration or active pursuit of engineering licensure is typically required. Additional licenses may be necessary depending on project or geographic scope.
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