WGI

Senior Manager - Substation Physical Engineer

WGI$160K — $200K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Overland Park, KS
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent preferred in Power specific programs.
  • Professional Engineer License required.
  • 12+ years of experience in substation design and engineering.
  • Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, standards, and codes.
  • Ability to develop, interpret, and apply design procedures and standards.
  • Experience with modeling software for grounding, lightning, and electrical calculations preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills and high emotional intelligence essential.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership by overseeing team management, project planning, and resource development.
  • Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure alignment with company goals.
  • Drive innovation by exploring new ideas, technologies, and improving efficiency.
  • Establish and communicate project goals and KPIs to guide team performance.
  • Guide the execution of substation projects to meet quality and client standards.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan for retirement savings.
  • Comprehensive health insurance options available.
  • Dental insurance to support your oral health.
  • Vision insurance to ensure eye health and care.
  • Generous paid time off to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
At ANS, we're not just a consulting engineering firm-we're a team of trailblazers shaping the future of multi-disciplinary engineering.

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and Top 10 Hottest Engineering Firms in the US by Zweig Reports, and featured in Inc. 5000's Top 250 for our staggering 1,748% growth, we're proud of what we've built and where we're headed.

We're allergic to bureaucracy, thrive on innovation, and embrace data-driven decisions. If you love collaboration, creativity, and a fast-paced environment, we might just be your perfect match! Our team includes professionals licensed in over 20 states, with more than 70 years of collective experience. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages growth and professional development. At ANS, you'll enjoy paid vacation, sick, and personal time off; support for continuing education and community involvement; and comprehensive healthcare, vision, and dental benefits for eligible employees.

It is an exciting time to join ANS. We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager - Substation Physical Engineer to join our growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will participate in and contribute to a diverse range of engineering projects and services in a team-oriented environment. Under the direction of experienced engineers and in collaboration with a team, you will gain exposure to the Renewables industry in Solar and Battery Energy Storage projects and Utility Interconnections.

Key Responsibilities:
    • Strategic Leadership: The successful candidate will provide strong leadership, overseeing team management, staffing, planning, training, and resource development to ensure the successful execution of projects. This leader will drive the delivery of substation projects ensuring they meet quality standards and client specific requirements. Additionally, this role will be responsible for establishing and communicate short- and long-term goals, with clear KPIs to guide performance and project success.
    • Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, across multiple departments (and geographies) to ensure project execution to support company goals and business objectives. Work closely with other departments driving excellence in the overall execution and client experience at ANS.
    • Innovation: This role demands a forward-thinking mindset, staying open to new ideas, technologies, and ways of working. It requires a willingness to challenge the status quo, explore innovative solutions, and continuously seek improvements to drive progress and efficiency.


Qualifications and Skills:
    • Knowledge of software required to review plans, sections, schematics, details, wiring and BOM sheets for construction drawing sets.
    • Comprehensive knowledge of electrical engineering principles, industry standards, and codes with a passion for substation engineering design.
    • Ability to develop, follow, interpret and apply internal, client, and industry procedures and standards to complex design situations and provide guidance to staff in implementation.
    • Ability to develop, review and evaluate design alternatives based on experience, standards, and codes to solve constructability and design challenges and provide direction to staff.
    • Ability to drive business success in coordination with Business Development, Project Management, and Sr Leadership with a deep understanding of proposals, financials, and relationship implications to company success.
    • Ability to lead client interactions either from an office or field environment to answer technical and business questions, drive solutions, and mitigate negative impacts in stressful situations.
    • Excellent communication skills, high emotional intelligence, and an innate ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders (technical and non-technical alike).
    • Experience with and understanding of modeling software for grounding, lightning, and basic electrical calculations or modeling preferred. Intermediate CAD and PDF editor knowledge strongly preferred.


Requirements:
    • BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent Engineering BS degree. Preference to Power specific programs.
    • Professional Engineer License
    • 12+ years of experience in substation design and engineering.
    • Ability to Travel 25%+ and hold a Passport
    • Not Required but Bonus Points for: Being fluent in Spanish


$160,000 - $200,000 a year

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

If you're passionate about clean energy design, precision engineering, and turning data into impact, we want to meet you! Join us in shaping the next generation of solar and battery storage projects-and help transform ANS into the name everyone in renewables knows.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

About WGI

As a multidisciplinary consulting firm, WGI has eight offices throughout Florida and specializes in the following disciplines: Land Development/Municipal Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Subsurface Utility Engineering, Structures, Water Resources, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Land Planning, and Creative Services. The Zweig Group ranked WGI #4 on its 2017 Hot Firms list and #23 on the 2017 Best Firms to Work For list.

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