Lead Substation Engineer
Overview
An established engineering consulting organization supporting electric utilities is seeking an experienced Lead Substation Engineer to join its high-voltage engineering team. This position plays a key role in delivering complex substation projects while providing technical leadership and direct client engagement.
The successful candidate will lead multi-discipline project teams on utility-scale substation projects spanning distribution through extra-high voltage systems. This role requires strong technical depth, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to build trust with clients through clear communication and consistent execution.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Design
- Develop substation physical and electrical designs, including general arrangements, layouts, and sectional drawings
- Design grounding systems, lightning protection, and cable/conduit infrastructure
- Prepare equipment layouts, material takeoffs, and construction specifications
- Perform and review engineering calculations and studies, including grounding, voltage drop, AC/DC load analyses, and lightning evaluations
- Coordinate design interfaces with Civil, Structural, and Protection & Control engineering teams
Project & Team Leadership
- Act as the engineering lead for assigned substation projects from concept through construction
- Provide day-to-day technical oversight, mentorship, and direction to engineers and designers
- Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements
- Support project execution during construction, including responding to RFIs and field conditions
- Maintain responsibility for schedule adherence, quality, and client satisfaction
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred; FE with progression toward licensure considered
- Minimum of 6 years of experience supporting electric utility or utility-scale substation projects
- Proven expertise in substation engineering, with emphasis on physical or electrical design
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interface confidently with clients and project stakeholders
Compensation & Work Environment
- Market-competitive salary commensurate with experience and credentials
- Performance-based incentives and bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package including PTO, retirement plan with employer contributions, insurance coverage, and professional development support
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid or remote options based on role and experience
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