Engineering program manager Jobs in Ann Arbor, MI

Substation Engineering Manager

Ann Arbor, MI, United States

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.

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 company's 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
• Seven 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 11 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.