Project Engineering Manager - Overhead Transmission Line
About this role
The Opportunity
As a Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager, you will:
Lead a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and technicians.
Manage complex, high-impact projects across design services and EPC programs.
Oversee project quality, budgets, and schedules.
Engage with clients, support proposals, and contribute to business development efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines.
Collaborate with the Project Manager to address and manage project changes with the client.
Review and oversee work from junior engineers; coordinate activities across multiple disciplines; may serve as Engineer of Record.
Foster strong working relationships with project leadership, design teams, and support staff.
Communicate client goals to project teams and ensure they are reflected in project execution.
Support proposal preparation and pursuit activities.
Travel periodically for site visits, design reviews, and client meetings.
Ensure all work complies with established quality programs, client requirements, and industry standards.
Mentor, guide, and provide direction to team members.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing EPC or design services overhead transmission line projects for U.S. investor-owned utilities.
Minimum of 5 years in high-voltage overhead transmission line design, with strong skills in PLS-CADD, line routing, structural loading, foundation design, and full project lifecycle.
Strong client engagement and relationship-building abilities.
Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles, guides, and standards.
Working knowledge of interdisciplinary project coordination, including procurement, subcontracting, permitting, land acquisition, and construction support.
Familiarity with proposal processes and development of engineering estimates.
P.E. License strongly preferred.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited program.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.
Ability to successfully complete pre-employment requirements (background check, drug screening, MVR search) in accordance with applicable laws.
Certifications
Most positions require professional registration or licensure in the home office country, or active pursuit of such registration. Additional registration may be needed for work in other regions; exceptions may be approved by management on a case-by-case basis.
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