• Transmission Program Manager

    POWER Engineers (Fort Worth, TX)


    Transmission Program Manager

     

    Location **Ft Worth**

     

    Secondary Locations

     

    Job Code **18482**

     

    \# of openings **1**

     

    Transmission Program Manager

     

    POWER Engineers, member of WSP, is seeking an experienced High Voltage Transmission Program Manager to manage all aspects of high voltage electric power projects including transmission and substation projects. This is currently a Hybrid role requiring office attendance three (3) days a week in the Fort Worth, TX area. Remote work would be available for the remainder of the week. Client review process is required prior to hiring offer being extended.

    Roles and Responsibilities

    + Lead the project planning process including initiation, design, engineering, material procurement, construction, outage planning (local and regional), testing, commissioning, and project close out

    + Responsible for successful management of program metrics including cost and schedule controls, document management, risk management, ROW services, public involvement, procurement management, materials management, environmental management, safety management and construction management

    + Lead collaboration efforts of cross functional teams to ensure individual teams are meeting specific project scope, schedule, and budget while adhering to the established program goals

    + Provide consistent and detailed reports capturing program risks, status, and other program metrics to ensure key stakeholders are informed of progress throughout the lifecycle of the program

    + Capable of identifying and securing new business including client development, proposal coordination and preparation, client presentations, negotiations, and project execution

    Required Education/Experience

    + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry related experience from an accredited university required in Engineering, Engineering Management or Construction Management

    + Equivalent industry experience is defined with ten (10) + years of professional experience of large-scale project management or project engineer experience with high voltage electric power projects including generation, transmission, substation, and distribution projects

    + A variety of experience is required, however extensive experience in transmission, and substation projects is desired (i.e. not the vast majority in distribution)

    + Ten (10) + years in relevant experience in management of large-scale projects or large portfolios with familiarity of program/portfolio related tools and management processes

    + Solid understanding of core components of electric utility technical systems, project flows and operational processes

    + Experienced with leading large teams of employees, customers, partner companies, and/or subcontractors on high voltage electric power supply projects

    + Experienced with marketing/selling, client presentations and negotiations within the electric power industry

    Desired Education/Experience

    + A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

    + Both consulting and electric utility (O&M) experience

    + On site construction management experience

     

    POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

     

    At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

    Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

    + Medical/Dental/Vision

    + Paid Holidays

    + Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

    + Voluntary Life Insurance

    + 401K

    + Telehealth Benefit covers all providers

    + Maternity and Paternity Leave

    + New Dads and Moms Benefit program

    + Fertility Benefits

    + Gender affirming care

     

    We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

     

    POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.