Engineering Manager

Paradigm Power Delivery, a Babcock Power company, is dedicated to the design, construction and servicing of electrical power lines and substations, ensuring high-quality service and a safe work environment for our customers and employees. Our goal is to provide our customers with service and products that we would want for ourselves, while fostering a working environment that our employees can thrive in. In essence, that's our PARADIGM.

Why Paradigm

Position Summary

The Engineering Manager will be responsible for the engineering operations within the local office. This includes technical quality, presentation quality, staffing, coordination, personnel development, adherence to schedules and budgets, and overall management responsibility for the engineering activities within the local office.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Design and develop transmission and substation designs up to 500kV voltages.
• Coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines for the successful completion of electrical system designs.
• Manage the design of the layout, arrangement, grounding, lighting, lightning, cable / conduit sizing, foundations, structures, grading, and specification development for electrical projects.
• Review, and validate models for power system components using software tools such as ETAP, PSS/e, or similar.
• Understanding of the FERC and NERC requirements for electrical system facilities and components.
• Support, lead and/or manage high voltage utility projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budget.
• Review the design of electrical systems, ensuring they meet the necessary technical requirements, codes, and client specifications.
• Create and publish investigative reports regarding the condition, potential, and conceptual design or electrical system projects.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams, mentoring junior engineers and offering support in complex problem-solving.
• Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, and clients to streamline workflow and improve project delivery.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure alignment of technical specifications while delivering high-quality engineering outputs.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation that summarize study findings and recommendations, assisting clients in making informed decisions.
• Be actively involved in the preparation of proposals and business development activities.
• Be proactive in supporting construction operations with a problem-solving mindset.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to improve power system studies.

Job Requirements / Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, with a focus on Power Systems preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in power system design.
• Previous experience working in the US market.
• Proficiency in software tools for power system studies (e.g., ETAP, PSS/e, SKM).
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, codes, and standards applicable to the US market.
• Full understanding of IEEE codes and standards applicable to the electrical grid.
• Full understanding of NEC codes and standards applicable to the electrical grid.
• Full understanding of NERC and FERC standards and requirements applicable to the electrical grid.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and precision.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to travel to the Overland Park office for training, development, team building, and client engagement activities.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with a commitment to meeting deadlines.

Education and Experience

• Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in electrical power system engineering.
• Previous experience working in the US market and/or with a US based engineering company.