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WSP

Senior Substation Project Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

Participate in and oversee problem project reviews, providing input about root cause issues and ... substation type projects. * Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools ...

Hunt

Sr. Substation Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$97K - $124K/yr

In this role, you will define project scope, provide engineering leadership, and coordinate with ... substation configurations, grounding and physical design, and protection and control integration in ...

Dashiell Corportaion

Substation Engineer

Houston, TX

$94K - $119K/yr

Substation Engineer ID: 8391 Department: Engineering Location: Houston, TX Description Dashiell, an ... With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in ...

Dashiell Corportaion

Substation Engineer

Austin, TX

$97K - $124K/yr

Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that ... Substation Engineer Location: 11501 Burnett Rd BLDG 906 STE 200, Austin, TX 78758 Primary Function:

Dashiell Corportaion

Substation Engineer

Dallas, TX

$97K - $124K/yr

Substation Engineer ID: 8397 Department: Engineering Location: Dallas, TX Description Dashiell, an ... With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in ...

Hunt

Sr. Substation Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$97K - $124K/yr

In this role, you will define project scope, provide engineering leadership, and coordinate with ... substation configurations, grounding and physical design, and protection and control integration in ...

Dashiell

Substation Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$94K - $119K/yr

With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in ... Substation Engineer Location: 12301 Kurland Drive, Houston, Texas 77034 Primary Function: Performs ...

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AspectLive In Substation ProjectSubstation Technician
CredentialsRelevant electrical certifications, safety trainingElectrical certifications, safety training
Work EnvironmentOn-site, often in remote or outdoor substation locationsOn-site, within substations or electrical facilities
Employer & IndustryPower utilities, construction companiesPower utilities, maintenance firms
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding project-specific roles and accommodationsDaily duties and technical skills

Live In Substation Project roles involve working on electrical substations with accommodations provided on-site, often during large-scale construction or upgrade projects. Substation Technicians focus on maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting substation equipment. While both require electrical certifications and safety training, the Live In Substation Project emphasizes project-based work with on-site living, whereas Substation Technicians typically work in ongoing maintenance roles.

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Senior Substation Project Manager

Senior Substation Project Manager

WSP

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 20 days ago

WSP rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 67 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Job Description
WSP is seeking a Substation Project Manager for our Power & Energy Management Team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing technical, schedules, quality, and financial aspects of Power and Energy Substation projects, managing and developing client relationships, and marketing WSP's Power Delivery services to existing and new clients, particularly in the South and Southwest Region. This position will be based out of Houston, TX, Austin, TX or Fort Worth, TX with the ability to work remotely from any mutually acceptable location. You must have the ability to travel to a WSP and/or Client office for periodic face to face meetings.
This Opportunity
Provides project management for the development, execution, management, control and monitoring of high voltage and EHV substation projects in support of company, regional, and national business line goals. Ensures responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle (proposal phase, planning and project startup, project execution, reporting, and project closeout) are adhered to, delivered, and audited with a level of quality that meets or exceeds corporate and client project excellence and delivery standards. Provides innovation, administration, and pragmatic direction to address current and future project management challenges in a rapidly changing and complex business and operations climate.
As one of the world's leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world's energy transition. And we need your help.
Your Impact
  • Provide PM leadership for small/medium/large scale/more complex high voltage and EHV Substation projects ensuring support for preparing and overseeing project detailed design, budgets, forecasts, margins and KPIs, monitoring external events and risk contingencies, ensuring satisfactory performance, and managing the contractual obligations to deliver the project or assigned portfolio of assigned project(s) as defined in the contract and client's expectations.
  • Develop and foster effective strategies to engage project stakeholders at all levels, maintain effective relationships, and report on project progress.
  • Provide guidance with pursuit/initiation activities for projects meeting defined criteria or risk profile; including "Go / No-Go" decisions, contract reviews, risk mitigation strategies, pricing reviews, etc.
  • May participate, and at times, lead the contract negotiations and client presentations
  • Actively drive the appropriate levels of technical review required for the project, selecting appropriately qualified staff to perform the required reviews, and adherence to the QA/QC plan.
  • Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients.
  • Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff.
  • Ensure updates occur with system and process documentation including: Risk (REF/RMP), Project Management Plan (PMP), Project Quality Plan (QP), Project Safety (PSP), and Communications Plan where applicable.
  • Lead project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with area/technical managers to address project resource and subcontracting requirements in a timely manner.
  • Maintain regular communications with the client including reporting on monthly status, safety incidents, and major issues together with scope and budget impacts.
  • Participate in and oversee problem project reviews, providing input about root cause issues and potential solutions. Assist with developing project recovery plans.
  • Ensure regular project reporting and updates are provided to clients, technical areas, and business unit managers, identifying any emergent issues with scope, risk, and/or budget.
  • Complete formal project closeout activities, along with facilitating and documenting a lessons-learned meeting with key project staff.
  • Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide "trusted advisor" service and future ready solutions for clients.
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction Management or other related field within the Power & Energy Market.
  • 12 years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within the Power Delivery/Utility Industry
  • Minimum of 5 years applicable industry experience working and/or providing engineering services for IOUs, IPPs, Co-Ops, Munis, etc.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience leading engineering and/or construction teams on medium to large electrical utility scale clients for high voltage and/or extra high voltage substation type projects.
  • Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools required, including:
    • Contract Management
    • External and Internal Team Meeting Management
    • Earned Value Management
    • Change Management
    • Risk Management
    • Schedule Management (this includes experience with CPM project schedules such as Primavera P6 or equivalent
    • Financial Management
  • Highly proficient understanding of project delivery process within the Power Delivery/Utility industry and strong background and experience in project management.
  • Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.
  • Advanced proficiency with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make assessments and calculations involving the application of project management principles, with a sound understanding of intent, impact, and optimal outcomes.
  • Advanced proficiency with interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
  • Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
  • Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools.
  • Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, subcontractors, consultants, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exits.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet project-specific needs.
  • Occasional travel is required and travel frequency will depend on client and project-specific requirements.

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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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