Area Manager, Substation Engineering
Area Manager, Substation Engineering
Overview
- Compensation: Competitive six-figure base salary, targeting approximately $200K
- Locations: Charlotte, NC | Atlanta, GA | Orlando, FL | West Palm Beach, FL
- Requirement: Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Experience: 10+ years of substation engineering experience
What They're Looking For
- Active PE license
- Strong background in high-voltage substation design (69kV+ preferred)
- Proven leadership experience managing engineers, designers, and technical teams
- Experience with project management, budgeting, quality control, and client engagement
- Utility, consulting, or EPC experience within power delivery/substation engineering
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of substation engineers and designers
- Oversee project execution, staffing, resource planning, and financial performance
- Serve as a technical lead and Engineer of Record when required
- Support recruiting, business development, and strategic growth initiatives
- Maintain engineering standards, quality processes, and client relationships
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff
Preferred Background
- Utility substation design experience
- Strong understanding of:
- Substation physical design
- Grounding studies
- Lightning protection
- Bus calculations
- NESC, IEEE, and other applicable industry standards
- Multi-state PE licensure and/or NCEES record preferred
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Significant leadership responsibility with direct influence on team growth and project delivery
- Opportunity to shape hiring, operations, and business development efforts
- High-visibility position within a growing power delivery engineering organization
- Competitive compensation and long-term career growth potential
Ideal Candidate
A senior substation engineer or engineering manager with a PE license, 10+ years of utility and/or consulting experience, and a passion for leading teams, developing client relationships, and helping expand a growing power delivery practice.
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