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We will never ask for sensitive information, such as bank account details, SSN, etc., via email. If you receive any communication asking for such information, it is not from Mesa. For any concerns, or to verify the authenticity of a message, please contact us through our official channels.\nWe’ve got the power to energize Your career and spark YOUR Work/Life Balance through professional development and exceptional benefits. Don’t delay, plug in today for an inclusive, meaningful career in power, distribution, transmission, engineering, design, technology, or innovation at Mesa Associates, Inc.\nMesa Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced P&C Engineering Manager with substation design expertise to join our Power Delivery team to support TVA. 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You will play a central role in delivering successful outcomes across a portfolio of substation projects.\nWhat We’re Looking for\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.\nProfessional Engineering License.\nMinimum 8 years of design and/or project team leadership experience\nDemonstrated experience managing power utility substation design projects.\nStrong experience in managing a team, providing encouragement and mentoring as needed to help the team increase their knowledge.\nStrong working knowledge of power industry standards, practices, and processes.\nAbility to manage multiple projects or a program portfolio simultaneously.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and project scheduling software.\nWorking knowledge of corporate accounting practices and business operations.\nCore Competencies:\nStrong leadership and decision-making abilities.\nIndependent judgment with minimal supervision.\nAbility to interpret and apply scopes of work, technical criteria, and design requirements.\nExceptional organizational and prioritization skills.\nGood mentoring skills.\nAbility to get along with various personality types.\nProfessional presence and stakeholder management capability.\nProven ability to manage emergent or fast-track projects.\nWhat You’ll Do\nProject Leadership & ExecutionLead cross-functional engineering teams in the execution of TVA substation design projects.\nUnderstand team skillsets, capabilities, and limitations and ensure resources are optimally placed on projects.\nDemonstrate excellent communication and people skills.\nHandle staff conflicts with a calm demeanor and by adhering to corporate procedures.\nPossesses excellent recruiting skills.\nDevelop and manage key project planning documents, including:Project Execution Plans\nProject Initiation Documentation\nCommunication Plans\nRFI logs\n\nDrive accountability to scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.\nEnsure all Mesa business processes and procedures are followed.\n\nSchedule & Budget ManagementMonitor and control project schedules and budgets.\nIdentify, document, and manage scope changes affecting cost and timeline.\nPartner with project coordinators and controllers to forecast spending, accruals, and financial performance.\nSupport team in maintaining strong cost and schedule performance.\n\nRisk & Issue ManagementProactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies during proposal phase.\nTrack, assign, and resolve issues to minimize impact.\nMaintain accurate and current project status reporting systems.\nHave a quality mindset and encourage others within the department to do likewise.\nAddress department member concerns promptly and fairly.\n\nTechnical & Client CoordinationSupport design teams in resolving technical challenges.\nMentor less experience team members.\nEnsure staff are trained on customer procedures and processes.\nCoordinate design and construction activities to ensure efficient information flow.\nCommunicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders across multiple programs.\nParticipate in client meetings and substation site visits while adhering to all safety requirements.\n\nWork Environment & Requirements\nBeing a trusted and valued partner to team members, fellow managers, clients, and Mesa.\nWillingness to attend meetings at substation sites and client facilities.\nCommitment to following all Mesa and client safety protocols.\nAbility to work effectively with remote and distributed teams.\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nTraveling as required to ensure all project requirements and deliverables are met.\nWhat You’ll Earn\nPaid Time Off\nHoliday Pay - 10 Days Annually\nGroup Medical/Dental Insurance\nLife Insurance (Company Paid)\nDisability Insurance (Company Paid)\n401(K) Retirement Savings plan\n401(K) Matching Contribution\nSection 125/Cafeteria Plan\nLong Term Care Insurance\nTuition Reimbursement\nFitness Center Reimbursement\nAnnual Performance Bonus\n9/80 Work Schedule Option\nFSA and HSA Options\nNotice to External Search Firms: Mesa Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. 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