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Job Title: High Voltage Substation Project Manager

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Engineering Manager with experience in high voltage substations. The candidate will be responsible for aligning QA/QC processes, providing oversight of engineering, and overseeing design stage deliverables for substation and interconnection facilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with SCADA + engineers in different departments to align QA/QC process
  • Provide oversight of engineering
  • Oversee design stage deliverables for substation and interconnection facilities
  • Ensure adherence to project schedules, budgets, and specifications
  • Maintain effective communication with stakeholders
  • Prepare progress reports and presentations

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager working on high voltage substations
  • Technical background in high voltage ( >65kV+ ) substation engineering
  • Experience with substation design and settings is highly desirable
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is preferred but not required
  • PE certification is a plus

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