Project Engineer Substation/Transmission Project Mgt

Job Purpose:

Manage electric substation capital improvement projects to meet OUC customer needs in the most safe, reliable, and cost-efficient manner. Perform review of engineering consultants'' transmission and substation design specifications to ensure compliance with OUC standards and desired project outcome. Represent and negotiate OUC interests with consultants, vendors, contractors, developers, utilities, governmental agencies and industry working groups.

Primary Functions:

• Coordinate and manage activities of engineering consultants and administer contracts to ensure compliance with terms and conditions;
• Perform review of engineering consultants'' transmission and substation project design specifications to ensure compliance with OUC standards and desired project outcomes;
• Coordinate acquisition of all resources needed to successfully complete assigned projects including property rights, permits, materials, consultants and contractors;
• Recommend new and updated engineering design standards, practices, procedures, methods, and material specifications which promote a safe, reliable, and cost effective transmission and substation system;
• Recommend policy level and procedural changes that improve design and operation of the system;
• Represent and negotiate OUC interests with consultants, vendors, contractors, developers, utilities, governmental agencies and industry working groups;
• Attend seminars and advanced technical training as needed and available;
• Coordinate, guide, and train other personnel on specific projects and programs as assigned;
• Perform other duties as assigned.