Lead Substation Engineer
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to provide technical leadership and project oversight within a growing Substation Engineering team.
This role requires direct experience delivering substation projects for electric utilities, ranging from 4kV to 345kV. The successful candidate will be client-facing, collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines, and playing a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time and to a high standard. Strong project management capabilities, communication skills, and a collaborative mindset are essential.
Key Technical Responsibilities
- Develop substation general arrangements
- Design control house layouts
- Produce plans and sections drawings
- Perform grounding and lightning protection design
- Prepare conduit and trench layouts
- Generate material lists and construction specifications
- Perform engineering calculations and studies, including:
- Grounding analysis
- Lightning protection studies
- Voltage drop calculations
- AC/DC load studies
Engineering Leadership Responsibilities
- Serve as Project Engineering Lead on substation projects
- Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers
- Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews
- Support projects from initial scoping through final design and closeout
- Provide construction phase support as needed
- Maintain a strong client-focused approach with high standards of customer service
- Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or FE with clear path toward licensure
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in the electric utility industry
- Demonstrated experience in substation engineering (electrical and/or physical design)
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits Overview
Compensation includes salary plus a comprehensive benefits package:
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work-life balance
- Performance-based bonuses and incentive opportunities
- 401(k) retirement plan with full company match vesting
- Comprehensive insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)
- Ongoing learning and development support, including training and events
- Tuition reimbursement for advanced education or certifications
- Professional licensure support, including exam prep and fee coverage
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