What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Engineer- Substation position at Valdes Architecture & Engineering?
Interface with electrical utility client engineering representatives as well as multiple engineering disciplines and project management staff within the Valdes organization. The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all technical documents are developed within the framework of Valdes’ Quality Management procedures. Maintain good business relationships with key client contacts throughout the project. May visit or work on job site as required for exchange of information.
\n- Strong knowledge of managing substation design projects with the capability and initiative to perform the required tasks while mentoring a staff
- Ability to plan, estimate budget, coordinate, and supervise engineering activities for smaller projects with good supervision
- Ability to assist in proposal preparation.
- Develop and maintain the project schedules with little supervision
- Work independently on multiple projects with multiple clients
- Ability to keep projects on schedule; ensure quality and execution of projects under close guidance of a Project Manager
- Direct, coordinate, and manage all aspects of a project
- Capable of executing multiple small project-simultaneously or one large multi-discipline project under the guidance of a Project Manager
- Participate in all required safety activities
- Promote safety in all aspects of the project
- All other duties as assigned
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good knowledge of all engineering disciplines, substation design principals, industry standards.
- Leadership skills such as conflict resolution, risk evaluation, mentoring and steadiness
- Creativeness in providing new solutions to problems
- Possesses an eye for detail, but knows when to delegate and follow up to get the work done
- Expertise in Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Project and Primavera are pluses
- Professional registration desired
- Bachelor’s Degree in electrical or civil/structural engineering
- 7-10 years of substation engineering and design experience
- Knowledge of industry, regulatory standards and design criteria
- 1 to 2 years supervisory experience desired
- Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
- Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.
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Salary : $80,000 - $120,000
