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Substation Department Manager (Columbus Substation Dept)

WSP Columbus, OH senior full-time

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Description

The WSP Power and Energy (P&E) Power Delivery Substation Business Unit is seeking a Department Manager (DM) for the Substation Department in Columbus, OH. The DM will manage day-to-day activities, achieve department business plan goals, maintain high-quality standards, and support client needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as trusted advisor to the Vice President, Region Manager (VPRM)
  • Manage financial, technical, and staffing aspects of the department
  • Apply high-level substation engineering techniques to identify improvements
  • Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates
  • Oversee cross-functional teams of engineers and scientific professionals
  • Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations
  • Collaborate with other engineers, professionals, and leaders on proposal and business development opportunities
  • Remain current in latest substation engineering techniques and practices

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline
  • 7-10+ years of relevant post-education experience in engineering discipline
  • Demonstrable experience as a leader of project and/or client teams
  • Proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, and design software
  • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience as a people leader in a management capacity
  • Professional Engineer License
  • Demonstrated competence in working with other WSP departments

Skills

Nice to have

  • people leadership
  • Professional Engineer License

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/98661

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