Transmission EPC Project Engineer - Lead

Charlotte, North Carolina Permanent USD145,000 - USD190,000 per year View Job Description
Seeking a National Transmission EPC Project Engineering Lead to support Alternative Delivery projects (DB, EPC, CMGC, IPD). This role drives collaboration between engineering and construction teams, leading technical bids, estimating, and project transitions. Requires expertise in transmission EPC risks across utilities, renewables, BESS, and data centers.
  • Own critical grid projects with national impact and visibility
  • Accelerate your career leading cutting-edge energy solutions

About Our Client

Electricity powers modern life, and you'll help shape its future. Work with leading experts to deliver resilient, sustainable power systems-from data centers to grid modernization. This role offers the opportunity to drive innovation, strengthen infrastructure, and make a lasting impact on global energy systems.

Job Description

  • Serve as the Pursuit Champion / Manager on Transmission EPC projects. Once a project is awarded, transition management duties to the Project Manager and execution team, ensuring a clear transfer of scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
  • In collaboration with construction partners and technical leads, facilitate discussions on technical risk analysis and mitigation, preliminary routing and design, and bill-of-material takeoff support. Provide value engineering and constructability solutions.
  • Lead scope, schedule, and budget development with a focus on activities and risks unique to AD projects (e.g., procurement support, construction support, critical path scheduling). Coordinate with land survey, geotechnical, distribution, substation, environmental, real estate, and GIS teams.
  • Estimate technical investments prior to Go/No-Go decisions and share risk evaluations with commercial, business development, and operations leadership.
  • Interface with construction contractors and subconsultants during pursuits and projects while driving risk identification and mitigation discussions.
  • Assist with Go/No-Go decisions, risk assessments, SOQs, proposals, interviews, and negotiations.
  • As the AD program grows, collaborate with leadership to build out front-end engineering and design (FEED) teams.
  • Serve in project technical leadership roles such as Engineering Manager, discipline lead, or technical advisor. Focus on FEED development and establishing project teams, while continuing risk analysis to determine appropriate transition timing.
  • When not engaged in active pursuits or projects, develop templates, standards, specifications, drawings, processes, and procedures to support EPC transmission work (e.g., design templates, BOM templates, standards, schedules, and cost frameworks), including maintaining a database of best practices.
  • Provide EPC best-practice guidance to pursuit and delivery teams.
  • Support team development, mentorship, and leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Perform other duties as needed.
  • Report to the Alternative Delivery Director



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The Successful Applicant

A successful Transmission EPC Project Engineer - Lead should have:

  • A degree in engineering or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of transmission systems and EPC project methodologies.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • A detail-oriented mindset with a focus on quality and safety.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary ranging from $145,000 to $190,000 USD.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
  • A collaborative and supportive company culture.



This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organization in the energy and natural resources industry in Charlotte. Apply today to take the next step in your career!

Contact
Jackson Edwards
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7041740

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Charlotte
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jackson Edwards
Job Reference
JN-062026-7041740