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Project Engineering Manager - Underground Transmission Line

Project Engineering Manager - Underground Transmission Line

Solvenow Inc.Raleigh, NC, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About the job Project Engineering Manager - Underground Transmission Line

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Underground Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team in delivering complex infrastructure projects. This role will focus on overseeing high-quality design execution, maintaining budgetary and schedule requirements, and contributing to client relations and business development efforts across a portfolio of EPC and design service projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage engineering teams across various disciplines for underground transmission line projects.
  • Ensure project objectives related to quality, budget, and schedule are consistently achieved.
  • Serve as a technical leader, reviewing and overseeing engineering outputs; may act as Engineer of Record for select projects.
  • Collaborate directly with clients and project managers to address project scope changes and ensure alignment with deliverables.
  • Maintain and nurture effective communication and coordination with internal teams and stakeholders.
  • Translate client expectations and priorities into actionable project plans and team direction.
  • Provide strategic input on business development efforts, including proposal development and project pursuits.
  • Travel as needed to support site inspections, design reviews, and client meetings.
  • Apply technical knowledge to ensure projects comply with internal quality standards and industry regulations.
  • Mentor junior staff, fostering growth, performance excellence, and team collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven experience managing EPC or design-focused underground transmission line projects for investor-owned utilities in the U.S.
  • Extensive knowledge of high-voltage underground transmission design, including lifecycle management and specification development.
  • Experience in generating plan and profile drawings for underground transmission lines.
  • Proficiency in CYMCAP and Pull-Planner or similar design tools.
  • Strong communication skills and a client-focused mindset for relationship development.
  • Advanced understanding of engineering principles, codes, and applicable design standards.
  • Working knowledge of project coordination across disciplines including procurement, permitting, subcontracting, and construction support.
  • Experience in preparing proposals and developing engineering cost estimates.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is strongly preferred.
  • Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in the field.
  • Must be able to meet all pre-employment requirements, including background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle record review, in compliance with applicable laws.
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