Transmission Project Manager - Portland, OR

At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), we are dedicated to delivering innovative and reliable energy solutions. Our Energy Business Unit is seeking an experienced Transmission Project Manager to participate in the execution of utility-scale distribution projects throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Why DEA?

David Evans and Associates, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a rich history of over 45 years. We are committed to improving the quality of life and demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments. Our team of creative professionals works together to understand client needs, provide innovative thinking, and deliver extraordinary service that exceeds expectations.

About The Role

DEA’s Energy Business Unit is currently hiring a Transmission Project Manager to join our highly engaged and dedicated team. This is a remote-friendly position with a preference for an individual who is based near one of our offices located in Portland, OR; Corvallis, OR; Bend, OR; Seattle, WA; Tacoma, WA; Denver, CO, or Boise, ID.

• High level technical leadership, project management, and client management for transmission projects up to 500 kV.
• Perform as a project engineer as an engineer of record, quality check reviews, and/or supervise junior engineers on some projects.
• Develop project approach, or develop and implement project execution plan
• Develop project staffing plans, participate in group workload planning, assist in managing backlog, and informing business unit of staffing decisions
• Delegate project tasks to team and provide technical guidance to team members
• Work closely with project engineers, designers, technicians, and other project managers on multidiscipline project teams
• Lead or coordinate QA/QC process for substation projects
• Work as an effective “seller/doer” building long term and growing relationships with clients through execution of excellent work products, clear communication, and clarity of expectations
• Directly manage projects and support staff in project development and delivery, including scoping, budgeting, contract negotiations and project execution
• Mentor engineers, designers, and other EU staff
• Some travel may be required
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or electrical engineering (or closely related field) from an accredited college
• 5 years experience with transmission design and power system modeling/analysis in PLS-CADD.
• 1 years experience as a project manager or engineering manager
• Experience with all aspects of transmission design
• Professional Engineering License (PE)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to write and communicate in a clear, concise manner
• Good verbal communication skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college.
• Experience working and managing projects teams and electrical consultants
• Experience building transmission lines for utility scale projects.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution.
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay.
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule.
• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health.
• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help achieve professional goals.
  
  

Salary Range: $110,000 – $150,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience; will vary by location.

About DEA’s Energy Business Unit

Our Energy Business Unit partners with utility and transportation clients, developers, and construction contractors to provide power delivery and renewable energy infrastructure solutions so our communities and end users can access safe, reliable, affordable power. Our team has been delivering integrated design and project development solutions for over 40 years, meeting technical, financial, and political objectives for traditional and renewable energy facilities. Our capabilities focus on serving the power, renewable energy, transportation, and data center markets. We provide planning and design engineering services for low, medium, and high voltage facilities up to 500 kV.

Potential office locations include: Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Bend, OR; Corvallis, OR; Portland, OR; Salem, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; Bellevue, WA; Everett, WA; Seattle, WA; Tacoma, WA; Spokane, WA; Woodinville, WA.