MYR

Engineering Manager EPC

MYR$103K — $174K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of relevant design, engineering, or project management experience in electrical transmission, distribution, and substations.
  • Preference for candidates with experience managing project teams or consultants.
  • Professional Engineering Licensure (PE) is preferred.
  • Experience in construction or EPC projects is advantageous.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and prepare project proposals for EPC electrical substation and distribution.
  • Define project scope and ensure alignment with clients and consultants.
  • Manage design activities with engineering subcontractors through project lifecycle.
  • Coordinate procurement activities and specifications with engineering subcontractors.
  • Expedite procurement information with material vendors or delegate to the Procurement Manager.
  • Establish engineering standards and procurement requirements for projects.
  • Support negotiations with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, hearing, mental health, and low premium costs.
  • 100% employer-paid dental premiums for employees.
  • Annual health and wellness reimbursement of $1,200 through ThrivePass.
  • Starting 15 days of paid time off plus 10 paid holidays.
  • Generous 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 6% and immediate vesting.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE

The Engineering Manager (EPC) oversees programs of engineering and procurement for electrical substation, transmission, and distribution projects from bid to closeout. This role manages engineering delivery through third-party engineering consultants, who serve as the Engineer of Record, coordinates design reviews, supports procurement and construction, and ensures completion of final as-built documentation.

EPC

MYRE serves customers participating in a nationwide engineer-procure-construct (EPC) delivery. We work on a wide range of projects and EPC contracting services, including large transmission and substation projects, complete solar facilities, and energy storage.

ABOUT YOU

Essential Functions
  • Develop and prepare proposals for EPC electrical substation, transmission, and distribution projects
  • Define and establish project scope for alignment with client and third party consultants
  • Manage and coordinate detailed design activities with engineering subcontractors and oversee related deliverables throughout the design lifecycle from bidding to as-builts
  • Coordinate project procurement activities with engineering subcontractors and the Procurement Manager, including bidding, specifications, and contracting
  • Work with material vendors to expedite procurement information and deliverables, or delegate these tasks to the Procurement Manager as needed
  • Define and prepare the project's engineering standards, specifications, and procurement requirements
  • Plan and coordinate daily engineering subcontractor and procurement activities with the Project Executive and/or Project Manager
  • Support negotiations with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors
  • Regular and predictable attendance
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location
  • Understand and follow the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, along with any applicable industry-specific professional and ethical standards

Qualifications
  • Minimum of 7+ years of design, engineering, or project management experience related to electrical transmission, distribution, and substation projects
  • Experience managing project teams or consultants preferred
  • Professional Engineering Licensure (PE) preferred
  • Construction related experience or EPC project experience preferred

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Strong technical competency in substation, transmission, and distribution design including the ability to interpret engineering deliverables and client specifications to support design coordination, constructability, and procurement activities.
  • Ability to manage client programs
  • Strong collaboration skills with project teams, emphasizing practical, solution-oriented decision-making
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong commercial awareness, including scope development, risk identification, change management, and client relationship management.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills
  • Effective in coordinating with diverse internal teams, engineering consultants, and external partners
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage tasks and priorities independently

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation & Benefits

Salary $103,549/$174,999 year

Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
  • Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
  • Dental - 100% employer-paid premium.
  • ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
  • Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
  • Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
  • Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
  • Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
  • Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
  • Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

About MYR

MYR Group Inc. is a leading specialty contractor serving the electrical infrastructure market in the United States and Canada. The company provides a wide range of services, including transmission and distribution line construction, substation construction, and commercial and industrial electrical contracting. MYR Group was founded in 1891 as the Chicago Electrical Works and has since grown through a series of acquisitions to become a leading provider of electrical construction services. The company is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois and has more than 7,000 employees across the United States and Canada.
Learn more about MYR
Size
7,600 employees
Market Cap
$1.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$58.7 million
Founded
1982
5 Year Trend
+16.9%
Revenue
$2.2 billion
NASDAQ

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