[Remote] Substation Project Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Haskell Company is seeking a Substation Project Manager (Engineering) for its Power Delivery Division. The role leads substation project design and delivery, manages multidisciplinary teams and client relationships, and ensures projects meet quality, safety, schedule, budget, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Management: Lead the planning, design, procurement, and delivery of substation projects from initiation to completion. Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and ensure adherence to client expectations
• Team Management & Collaboration: Supervise, mentor, and guide a team of engineers, designers, and drafters. Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment to meet project milestones and quality standards
• Substation Design & Protection: Oversee the design and procurement of protective relaying equipment, substation physical layouts, and protection/control schemes for transmission and distribution substations. Ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and regulations
• Client Interaction: Act as the primary point of contact with clients, providing technical expertise and updates. Resolve any issues or technical challenges that arise during the project lifecycle
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the accuracy and quality of design documentation, including site drawings, CADD work, and engineering studies. Review and approve project deliverables, maintaining strict adherence to industry codes, standards, and internal quality procedures
• Risk Management: Proactively identify project risks and issues. Develop strategies to mitigate these risks, ensuring the smooth execution of the project and avoiding delays or cost overruns
• Operational Efficiency: Continuously assess and implement improvements to project processes, ensuring projects are completed within budget and on schedule. Innovate new techniques or methods to enhance project outcomes
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all regulatory requirements and codes are met. Prepare and review project close-out documentation, including final reports and as-built drawings

Skills

• An experienced engineering professional with a background in substation design, coupled with strong leadership and project management skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or the ability to obtain within a specified time frame
• 10+ years of progressive experience in substation design, engineering, and project management of high-voltage substation projects (69kV to 500kV)
• Proven expertise in managing complex multi-disciplinary teams (engineers, designers, drafters, contractors, and vendors) to deliver projects within budget, schedule, and quality standards
• Familiarity with RUS (Rural Utility Services), ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NESC, NERC, and other codes and standards as they relate to power delivery and substation design
• Ability to manage project risks effectively, including change orders, delays, and cost overruns, while ensuring the client's expectations are met
• Expertise in the preparation of scope of work (SOW) documents, technical specifications, and procurement packages for substation projects
• Familiarity with construction management, including site assessments, material testing, quality control processes, and commissioning of electrical substations
• Project Management Professional (PMP) is strongly preferred

Benefits

• Remote work

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