Manager, Substation Test
Core
Lead teams to test and commission protection and control systems for transmission lines and distribution substations, ensuring NERC compliance and safe electric service.
Role type
Senior IC manager (substation testing & commissioning)
Builds
Reliable electric service and compliant protection/control systems
Domain
Electric utility / Power transmission & distribution
Required skills
Protection and control system testing, Substation operations, Project management, Budget management, Team leadership, NERC compliance, Safety regulations, Capital/operating expense management, Performance metrics, Emergency response planning
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Engineering/Management, Electrical Technician Apprenticeship, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, P.E. license, IBEW contract knowledge, Grid Operations, Automation
Technologies
Protection systems, Control systems, Automation systems, Grid operations software
Responsibilities
Ensure substation test work is completed on time, within budget, and to quality expectations while adhering to safety and regulatory compliance. Manage large capital and operating expense budgets to achieve unit cost targets. Coordinate large complex projects across multiple supervisors to support on-time completion. Develop and manage department budgets, monitoring expenses against forecasts. Participate in developing effective department metrics to measure performance against goals.
