Substation P&C Lead Engineer Job at KDM Engineering (Chicago)

Job Description

Substation P&C Lead Engineer\n\nChicago, IL\n\nDescription\n\nSubstation P&C Lead Engineer\n\n\n\nYou’ve built your experience—now it’s time to take the next step. Join a team that values leadership, innovation, and growth, and help shape the future of our Substation business line. \n\nContribute your expertise, skills, and experience as a Substation Lead by joining our KDM Engineering team. KDM is a growing, award-winning, minority- and woman-owned professional engineering firm focusing on substation, electric, gas, site civil, and telecommunications engineering designs and support services.\n\nWe are looking for an energetic and driven self-starter to take our business to the next level. If you want to build a career, a team and a business, we are looking for the next leader in our substation team today. Candidates applying to this position should be highly self-motivated and ready to work in a fast paced, team environment. The ability to think outside the box and use critical thinking and problem-solving skills is essential.

Job Responsibility

Supervision and coordination of engineering teams
Train and develop junior engineers, designers and drafters
Perform substation protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC schematics, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring
Perform substation physical design including yard layout plans, sections and details
grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material
Performing or overseeing quality review of above facets of substation design
Preparing equipment specifications
Providing support for our clients during construction
Perform field inspections and compliance documentation
Responsible for overall project, project planning, scheduling, resource management, budgeting, as well as establishing and meeting critical project objectives
Coordination with Transmission and Distribution clients, subcontractors, and other external stakeholders
Assist with internal project financials, staffing, risk management, change management, and human resource issues
Identify opportunities and manage team efforts for submittals, proposals, presentations, contract negotiations, and related activities
Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client's satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines
Manage all aspects of project communication
Other duties as assigned. May include some engineering tasks

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program
Minimum 5 years of experience in T&D engineering/design, including at least 1 year leading or managing engineering/design teams
however, 7 years T&D experience with 2 or more years managing teams is preferred
Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of project-related matters
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Must have the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients
Must demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems
The ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change
Proficient in the use of basic computer software required for project management (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Professional Engineer (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Possess a valid Driver's License

What we offer

Competitive Base Salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Company Paid Holidays
Great Work-Life Balance
Fun and Flexible Work Environment
Organization with People-First Mentality
Dynamic Leadership Team
A Culture that Values Your Input
Positive team environment
Competitive salaries
Flexible schedules
Growth opportunities
Training and professional development
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
Paid time-off
Paid holidays
Volunteer leave
HSA
Transit program
Parental and maternity leave
Supportive management
Professional development assistance
Employee discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Laidback office culture, including pool table, arcade games, and happy hour
Meditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers' room

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