Audubon Companies
Transmission and Distribution Program Manager
Audubon Companies, Metairie, Louisiana, us, 70011
Transmission and Distribution Program Manager
We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking
Transmission & Distribution Program Manager
to lead our growing Power Delivery engineering team. This role is ideal for a technical leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, excels at managing multidisciplinary teams, and is passionate about delivering safe, reliable, and innovative T&D solutions.
You will oversee engineering activities for transmission lines, distribution systems, and grid modernization projects while helping guide overall strategy, quality, and project execution.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and designers supporting high voltage transmission and distribution projects.
Manage and oversee the full engineering lifecycle—scoping, conceptual design, detailed design, QA/QC, and construction support.
Coordinate multi‑disciplinary project teams, ensuring alignment with project schedules, budgets, and technical requirements.
Review and approve engineering deliverables including calculations, drawings, specifications, studies, and reports.
Implement and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and quality control processes.
Work closely with project managers, clients, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and client satisfaction.
Support proposals, cost estimates, resource planning, and risk assessments.
Stay current with industry codes, utility standards, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies in T&D and grid modernization.
Foster a culture of safety, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
Experience and Skills Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
8+ years of progressive engineering experience in transmission and distribution design.
3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
Strong knowledge of NESC, IEEE, ANSI, utility standards, and applicable regulatory codes.
Proven experience coordinating multi‑disciplinary engineering teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience with EPC, utility, or consulting environments.
Familiarity with PLS-CADD, PoleForeman, MFAD, OCalc Pro as well as other relevant industry software.
Experience with utility interconnection, grid modernization, or protection & controls.
Strong leadership and team‑building abilities.
Excellent communication and client‑facing skills.
Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving capabilities.
High level of technical accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/ Veterans / Disabled
No recruiters please!
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Project Management and Information Technology
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Transmission & Distribution Program Manager
to lead our growing Power Delivery engineering team. This role is ideal for a technical leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, excels at managing multidisciplinary teams, and is passionate about delivering safe, reliable, and innovative T&D solutions.
You will oversee engineering activities for transmission lines, distribution systems, and grid modernization projects while helping guide overall strategy, quality, and project execution.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and designers supporting high voltage transmission and distribution projects.
Manage and oversee the full engineering lifecycle—scoping, conceptual design, detailed design, QA/QC, and construction support.
Coordinate multi‑disciplinary project teams, ensuring alignment with project schedules, budgets, and technical requirements.
Review and approve engineering deliverables including calculations, drawings, specifications, studies, and reports.
Implement and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and quality control processes.
Work closely with project managers, clients, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and client satisfaction.
Support proposals, cost estimates, resource planning, and risk assessments.
Stay current with industry codes, utility standards, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies in T&D and grid modernization.
Foster a culture of safety, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
Experience and Skills Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
8+ years of progressive engineering experience in transmission and distribution design.
3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
Strong knowledge of NESC, IEEE, ANSI, utility standards, and applicable regulatory codes.
Proven experience coordinating multi‑disciplinary engineering teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience with EPC, utility, or consulting environments.
Familiarity with PLS-CADD, PoleForeman, MFAD, OCalc Pro as well as other relevant industry software.
Experience with utility interconnection, grid modernization, or protection & controls.
Strong leadership and team‑building abilities.
Excellent communication and client‑facing skills.
Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving capabilities.
High level of technical accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/ Veterans / Disabled
No recruiters please!
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Project Management and Information Technology
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