Substation Project Engineering Manager
Solvenowinc · solvenowinc.com
Kansas CityLead / Manager8+ yrs
Straight from the company’s own careers site.
The job in short
Substation project engineering management.
Procurement
Details
- Found
- 34 d ago · posted 2026-10-03
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
Full description
The Opportunity
As the Substation Project Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to:
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Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians
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Manage diverse and challenging projects across a portfolio of design services and EPC programs
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Oversee design quality, budget, and schedule
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Support client interaction, proposals, and business development
The Team
This business is driven to meet clients rapidly changing infrastructure needs, with a strong focus on renewable energy and sustainable solutions. By joining, youll be at the forefront of delivering innovative energy solutions that help shape the future.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution
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Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects
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Conduct research to develop equipment and material recommendations
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Manage data and perform complex engineering calculations
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Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines
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Lead larger production teams, coordinate multi-discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project
Client Interface
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Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects
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Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions
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Provide support for business development or pursuit activities
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Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision
Technical Expertise
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Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables
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Provide technical leadership for complex substation projects
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Drive solutions to achieve project goals
Management Responsibilities
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Review lower-level engineering work or assignments
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Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of subordinates
Preferred Qualifications
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Professional Engineer (PE) license highly preferred
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Experience managing Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) or design services substation and switchyard projects for investor-owned utilities in the U.S.
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Five years of experience in design of substation facilities, with strong understanding of project lifecycle, layout design and optimization, relay protection & control, civil/structural design, and major substation equipment
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Strong communication skills and interest in engaging with clients to build relationships
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Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles, guides, and standards
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Working knowledge of procurement processes and contract administration
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Familiarity with proposal process and developing engineering estimates
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited program
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Minimum of 8 years related work experience
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Ability to meet pre-employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, MVR search, as required by law/regulation)
Certifications
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Professional registration or licensure in home country, or active pursuit of such registration
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Additional registrations may be required depending on assignment
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