Civil/Structural Engineering Manager – Electrical Substations

Job Description:

• Lead direct reports, civil engineering sub-disciplines, and contractors
• Lead and coordinate civil engineering design team assignments and responsibilities
• Plan resources, recruit and hire, retain employees, conduct performance coaching, and plan salaries and bonuses
• Guide lead civil engineers during project launch and execution
• Manage engineering processes and interfaces with partners and suppliers
• Allocate civil engineering resources and review or approve design subcontractors
• Develop quality procedures, processes, and knowledge-capitalization initiatives
• Coordinate design efforts across discipline managers, internal consultants, external consultants, and subcontractors
• Drive delivery to customers on time and on budget
• Manage civil engineering design budgets, schedules, technical change orders, and quality
• Track engineering KPIs including on-time deliverables, Say-Do ratio, average days late, cost of poor quality, and project budget deviations
• Support design strategy, design tasks, deliverables, resource assignments, design safety, code compliance, and project performance
• Conduct team meetings and performance development meetings; review development plans and perform skills mapping
• Support proposal teams with resources, technical validation, scope and labor-hour reviews, execution plans, and clarifications
• Update resource and workload plans and monitor utilization, billable time, budgets, design changes, non-conformances, and training
• Manage technical interfaces with subcontractors and partners and validate input data
• Analyze customer technical requirements and ensure compliance
• Establish civil design strategies and project deliverables based on tender and contract analysis
• Validate technical options, optimize costs, and resolve technical conflicts
• Prepare subcontracting bid packages and check subcontractor deliverables and performance
• Support sourcing and procurement with technical specifications, subcontracting strategy, and supplier evaluations
• Lead lessons learned, design validation, and functional knowledge capitalization
• Ensure quality procedure compliance, support audits, and resolve non-conformances
• Develop Lean methods through training, Lean projects, Kaizens, and other initiatives
• Demonstrate EHS leadership and ensure adherence to safety policies
• Lead business growth and transformation initiatives to increase competitiveness and productivity
• Coach civil engineers, recognize and retain talent, plan succession, and level resources

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university
• 15+ years of experience with high voltage substation civil/structural design, including EPC projects
• 5+ years of experience leading a substation civil engineering team
• Professional Engineering License in the United States and willingness to review and seal drawings
• Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time, including internationally, and comply with company travel and tax policies
• 5+ years of experience managing civil engineers, including resource loading, performance reviews, recruiting/hiring, training/development plans, and salary planning
• 15+ years of experience in civil structural design and execution of high-voltage substation EPC projects in the United States and Canada
• Project Management experience on power systems EPC projects
• Background in Substation 3D design including BIM (Revit) models
• Experience in technical problem solving and detailed knowledge of civil and structural engineering applications related to high-voltage electrical substations
• Experience reviewing architectural and mechanical/electrical/plumbing drawings for high-voltage substation buildings
• Strong influencing and relationship-building skills
• Fluent in English, speaking and writing
• In-depth knowledge of US/Canada utility customer design and construction standards and North American industry codes and standards
• Experience leading an engineering team supporting tendering and execution teams
• Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to succinctly communicate complex messages
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university is desired

Benefits:

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Permissive time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Relocation assistance not provided