Substation Engineering Manager

Michael Page International

Houston, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$200,000–$225,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Best Practices, Brownfield Redevelopment, Budget Management, Business Development, Business Growth, Business Support, Civil Engineering, Coaching, Consulting, Electrical Engineering, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Engineering, Engineering Management, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Equipment Selection, Equipment Specification, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Industrial Development, Industry Standards, Leadership, MPI, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, National Electrical Code, Onboarding, Performance Reviews, Power Engineering, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Specifications, Project Engineering, Project Estimates, Project Execution, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Control, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management, Resource Utilization, Risk Management, Staff Development, State Laws and Regulations, Succession Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Presentation, Technical Strategy, Technical/Engineering Design
LOCATION
Houston, Texas
POSTED
2 days ago
Lead The Growth Of A High-Impact Engineering TeamOur client is a growing power delivery engineering and consulting organization supporting critical infrastructure across the transmission and distribution market. Their portfolio includes substation modernization, greenfield transmission development, utility capital programs, renewable interconnections, grid reliability initiatives, and large-scale infrastructure expansion projects across North America.Job DescriptionTeam Leadership & ManagementLead, mentor, and develop a team of substation engineers, designers, and technical specialists across physical and/or protection & controls disciplines.Manage staffing plans, resource allocation, utilization, hiring, onboarding, and employee development.Conduct performance reviews, technical coaching, and succession planning activities.Establish engineering standards, QA/QC procedures, and best practices across the substation group.Foster collaboration across engineering disciplines including civil, structural, transmission, protection & controls, and project management.Technical LeadershipServe as technical authority for substation design and engineering execution.Provide oversight for engineering deliverables including: general arrangements, equipment layouts, bus and conductor design, grounding studies, lightning protection, raceway and cable design, foundation and structural coordination, control building layouts, and equipment specifications and procurement support.Review and approve engineering packages to ensure compliance with utility standards and industry requirements.Support constructability reviews and field issue resolution.Project ExecutionLead engineering execution for greenfield and brownfield substation projects.Oversee project schedules, budgets, scope management, and risk mitigation.Coordinate with project managers and clients to ensure successful project delivery.Support proposals, project estimates, and business development initiatives.Participate in client meetings and act as senior technical representative.Client & Business DevelopmentBuild and maintain relationships with utilities, EPC firms, developers, and industrial clients.Identify opportunities for account growth and repeat business.Support proposal development, technical presentations, and strategic pursuits.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantA successful Substation Engineering Manager should have:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.8-15+ years of substation engineering experience within utility, consulting, EPC, or power delivery environments.3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams or acting as discipline lead.Experience delivering substations across 69 kV-500 kV+ systems.Strong understanding of: AIS and GIS substations, utility design standards, NESC, IEEE, NEC requirements, equipment selection and specification, engineering QA/QC processes.Experience with: AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bluebeam, project execution tools and engineering workflows.What's On OfferCompetitive salary ranging from $200,000 to $225,000 USD annually.Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits package.Lead and grow a high-performing substation engineering team.Work on large-scale transmission, substation, and grid modernization projects.Clear path to Senior Manager, Director, and Practice Leader opportunities.Strong project pipeline with long-term growth and stability.If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Substation Engineering Manager, we encourage you to apply today!Contact Lauren Just Quote job ref JN-062026-7045548Job SummarySector: Engineering & ManufacturingSub Sector: Engineering Design and R&DIndustry: Energy & Natural ResourcesLocation: HoustonContract Type: PermanentConsultant Name: Lauren JustJob Reference: JN-062026-7045548Job Nature: Hybrid working

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/