Manager, Electrical Engineering

Description

• Monitor construction progress both remotely and via on-site inspections and support resolution of any field issues.
• Assist in the development of new projects by analyzing conceptual designs and RFQ specifications.
• Track design schedules, update all stakeholders, and ensure that critical deadlines are met
• Support the Electrical Engineering Director and upper management with strategic planning, resource planning and defining goals for the electrical team.
• Provide procurement technical support, including preparation of specifications, vendor evaluations, support for technical RFPs, review of technical offers and shop drawings, and participation in factory visits and FAT inspections.
• Manage up to 2 or 3 junior engineers – provide guidance on issues faced during engineering design, construction and placed in service of projects
• Coordinate with operations engineering when reviewing designs.
• Responsible for achieving the assigned goals for the team and department.
• Implement industry best practices and project lessons within the Electrical Engineering team.
• Conduct thorough design reviews of electrical deliverables (drawings, technical specifications and studies): DC and AC collection system for wind, solar, energy storage and HV substation
• Attend on-site meetings with electrical construction contractors and in person coordination meetings with interconnection utilities.
• Review conceptual project designs that comply with all critical owner and interconnection requirements
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology.
• Conduct regular meetings with the assigned team, supervise their projects, and perform performance reviews for team members.
• Develop standard designs, processes and procedures within Electrical Engineering.
• Define the scope of all required electrical system studies and review results for accuracy and compliance

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of power systems, ideally acquired through specific coursework, job experience, and internships.
• BS in Electrical Engineering or related degree.
• Experience managing a diverse team.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to concurrently coordinate and manage multiple projects with various teams.
• Experience managing and building multi-disciplined engineering teams.
• Experience with HV/MV electrical equipment for use in the Renewable Energy field.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Some travel required (up to 15%).
• Experience with HV/MV electrical infrastructure (substations/switchyards, distribution systems, transmission lines, transformers.) and construction of such infrastructure
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Master’s Degree or Professional Engineering license.
• Practical experience in construction of HV electrical systems and associated Renewable Energy construction.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance