Smart Grid Engineering Manager

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience providing a wide range of professional smart grid engineering and consulting services. Key skills: Managing people and projects, collaborating with other engineering specialties, client relationship development, systems and process engineering, power system knowledge, proposal writing. Engagements may include distribution or transmission utilities, commercial or industrial facilities, data centers, and power plants both conventional and renewable.

Key Responsibilities

· Initiate, maintain, and improve client relationships for business development

· Generate proposals by making time and travel estimates for a given general scope of work or client problem

· Engineer smart grid system solutions for clients in at least, but not limited to, the following areas: SCADA, AMI, utility communications, outage management, substation and distribution automation

· Design integration of DER into the network, including energy storage and microgrids

· Consult on high level generation - create a concept and build a team to help existing Data Center clients

· Provide technical and business practice consulting services involving Smart Grid technologies

· Personnel and project leadership

· Ability to mentor senior engineers and early-career staff

· Practice strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills

· Travel to project sites to gather design information; make assessments of existing systems; provide technical advice; troubleshoot issues; and test/commission control schemes and systems

· Create comprehensive and complete technical reports at key points in a project

· Stay current on industry trends and best practices; independently investigate and learn about new software, equipment, and communication protocols

· Strategic thinking for the Engineering & Surveying department

· Experience with grant writing for utilities, a plus

Attributes of a Successful Candidate

· Integrity – both to the P&D/HPD way of doing business and as a professional engineer

· Knowledge – utility communication systems, automation, and electrical engineering

· Initiative, self-sufficiency, and a strong desire to learn new technologies and solutions

· Willingness to travel and work at non-standard times as necessary for the client or project

· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both written and verbal, to clients and colleagues

· Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems using applicable test equipment and best practices

· Attention to safety and the welfare of co-workers and clients

Selection CriteriaEssential

· B.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program

· Business development experience

· Experience on utility smart grid projects as well as the ability to communicate the overall system solution and organize tasks for completion

· Knowledge of engineering design methods, communication technologies, and power systems

· The ability and willingness to travel approximately 40% annually

· The ability and willingness to work extended hours to meet project deadlines

· Must have insured vehicle and be legally eligible to drive in the U.S.

· Commitment to comply with company and job site safety policies

· Must submit to background checks as a condition of employment; others may be required per specific client requirements

Desirable

· Professional Engineer (P.E.) or EIT certified (passed FE Exam) with the intent to pursue P.E. license

· 7+ years relevant work experience

· 2+ years management experience

About Patterson and Dewar Engineers

If you like the idea of working in an employee-owned consulting firm that has a 75 year reputation for integrity, client care, and quality services, and can “think and operate like an owner” this is the job for you, and we want you. We invest in our people through training and employee development and by fostering a culture of innovation, caring and collaboration. We are also committed to an unwavering delivery of high-quality services and results for our clients and reward those who delight our clients. We are a team that focuses on providing excellent customer service with a “can do” attitude and thrives on finding innovative ways to work both safer and more efficient.

We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to a vibrant culture that stands the test of time.

· Competitive Compensation

· Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits

· Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits

· 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution.

· Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 4 weeks | Holidays - 7

· Bonus program

· Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.

· Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.

· Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Norcross, GA 30071