Project Engineering Manager - Overhead Transmission Line

About the job Project Engineering Manager - Overhead Transmission Line


The Opportunity
As the Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager, you will:

• Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians
• Manage diverse and challenging projects across design services and EPC programs
• Oversee design quality, budgets, and schedules
• Support client interaction, proposals, and business development

About the Team
The business is focused on helping clients meet rapidly changing infrastructure needs, with continued investment in renewable energy and sustainable solutions. Joining means being at the forefront of delivering innovative energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across disciplines
• Coordinate directly with clients on project changes in partnership with the Project Manager
• Review and coordinate engineering work, serving as engineer of record when required
• Build strong working relationships with project leadership, design teams, and support staff
• Translate client interests into actionable strategies for project delivery
• Support business development and pursuit activities
• Travel occasionally for site visits, design reviews, and client meetings
• Mentor and guide team members while ensuring compliance with quality programs and industry standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing EPC or design services overhead transmission line projects for U.S. investor-owned utilities
• 8+ years of experience in high-voltage overhead transmission line design, including PLS-CADD, line routing, structural loading, foundation design, and full project lifecycle
• Strong communication skills with an interest in client engagement and relationship building
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, design guides, and applicable standards
• Experience coordinating interdisciplinary project elements: procurement, subcontract administration, permitting, real estate/land acquisition, and construction support
• Familiarity with proposal development and engineering estimates
• P.E. license highly preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited program
• Minimum of 8 years of related work experience
• Ability to meet pre-employment requirements (background check, drug screen, MVR search, as applicable)

Certifications
Professional registration/licensure required in home office country, or active pursuit of such registration. Additional licenses may be required depending on assignment location. Exceptions may be approved on a case-by-case basis.