HVDC Transmission Engineering Manager

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This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

Position Overview :

You will be responsible for the execution of engineering activities associated with the design and construction of the Grain Belt Express HVDC Transmission Line.

You will be responsible for providing the overall technical guidance to a growing project team, including cross-functional coordination between other subject matter experts.

As a Transmission Engineering Manager, you will report to the Director of Transmission Engineering and supervise the group of project and staff engineers.

In your role you will also support the transmission engineering group with the development of the transmission systems required to connect the company’s generation projects to their point of interconnection.

You will have the opportunity to build your own team, adapting to and anticipating project needs. You will serve as a mentor to your team, encouraging them to innovate and actively participate in the development of industry codes and standards to help distinguish Invenergy as an industry leader.

Responsibilities :

• Engineering Manager and Team ResponsibilitiesBuild and develop a team of highly qualified transmission engineersManage a team of staff engineers and project engineers by providing technical guidance, supporting project timelines, and proactively addressing resource needs Provide technical training and training opportunities to engineering teamProvide career development training and opportunities to engineering teamPrepare engineering budgets to support project execution needs and team growthTrack design schedules, update all stakeholders, and ensure that critical dates related to electrical engineering tasks are met on time.
• Engineering Design ManagementDevelop conceptual project designs that comply with all critical owner and interconnection requirementsOversee technical and other project requirements that they are appropriately considered and anticipated throughout project lifecycleConduct thorough multi-level design reviews of physical and electrical drawings : Primarily high voltage and extra high voltage transmission linesDefine the scope of required transmission system design, studies, and review results for accuracy and complianceSupport project close out by organizing and transferring all as-built documentation to final project owner
• Procurement and Construction SupportCoordinate with internal development and environmental compliance strategy teams to meet project needs through engineering support of development agreements and environmental permitting constraintsReview competitive bids for owner procured material.

Supporting the purchasing of this equipment and manage suppliers throughout the engineering and commissioning processMonitor construction progress both remotely and via on-site inspections and support resolution of any field issues.

Attend on-site meetings with electrical construction contractors and in person coordination meetings with interconnection utilities.

Perform factory / equipment inspection and witness factory acceptance testing for major materials.

Engineering Group ResponsibilitiesAssist in developing department level and project specific specifications and requirements.

Prepare and validate electrical energy and transmission loss, right-of-way, preliminary line rating, and line impedance calculationsCoordinate with independent engineers and project partners to effectively navigate the technical due diligence processAssist in the development of new projects by analyzing conceptual designs and RFQ specificationsCoordinate with operations engineering to incorporate lessons learned into new design reviews and specifications to continuously improve qualityMaintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology through various training sessions and conferencesParticipate in industry working groups and offer opinions to aid the development of new rules, codes and policies that affect renewable projects.

Minimum Qualifications :

• BS or higher in Engineering or related discipline
• 7+ years relevant work experience
• Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, ASCE, EPRI and ANSI / IEEE standards and codes
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Some travel required (up to 25%)
• Valid driver license

Preferred Qualifications :

• Master’s Degree or Professional Engineering license
• Ability to concurrently coordinate and manage multiple projects with various teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Technical writing skills
• Software proficiency in PLS-CADD and other Power Line Systems software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Visio, Auto CAD, and Bluebeam
• Experience managing and building multi-disciplined engineering teams
• Experience with HV / MV electrical equipment
• Practical or field experience in reliability and maintenance of HV electrical systems
• Experience with Global Mapper, CAFEP, and ASPEN
• Knowledge of renewable generation systems (wind turbine, solar panels, battery storage) and their controls is highly preferred
• Member of a recognized professional institution or society
• Published peer reviewed technical paper(s)

Benefits

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Salary Range

$138,000 - $158,000

Benefits

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.