Substation Physical - Principal Engineer
Principal Substation Physical Engineer
Remote (U.S.) Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
A rapidly growing employee-focused engineering consulting firm is seeking a Principal Substation Physical Engineer to support and lead high-voltage substation projects across utility, renewable energy, and power infrastructure markets. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative organization that values technical excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, and professional growth.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor engineering staff, drive project execution, and play a key role in expanding substation engineering capabilities. This position offers exposure to utility interconnections, renewable generation facilities, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and transmission infrastructure projects nationwide.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Project Leadership
- Lead the engineering, design, and execution of high-voltage substation projects from concept through construction.
- Provide technical oversight for physical substation design packages, including layouts, equipment arrangements, grounding systems, lightning protection, and construction documentation.
- Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with client requirements and industry standards.
- Develop and review engineering deliverables, calculations, specifications, and construction drawing packages.
Team Development & Management
- Mentor and develop engineers and designers across multiple experience levels.
- Assist with resource planning, staffing, technical training, and performance development.
- Establish short and long-term team objectives while helping drive operational excellence.
Client & Business Engagement
- Serve as a technical advisor and primary client contact for complex projects.
- Support proposal development, project scoping, cost estimating, and business development initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for future work.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with engineering, project management, and leadership teams across multiple disciplines and locations.
- Coordinate with protection & controls, transmission, civil, structural, and renewable energy teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Evaluate new technologies, tools, and design methodologies that improve project delivery and efficiency.
- Promote best practices, quality standards, and innovative engineering solutions.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of substation physical design principles, utility standards, and applicable engineering codes.
- Experience reviewing plans, sections, schematics, details, wiring drawings, and bills of materials.
- Ability to develop and implement engineering standards, procedures, and quality control processes.
- Demonstrated experience evaluating design alternatives and resolving complex engineering and constructability challenges.
- Strong business acumen with experience supporting project financial performance and client relationships.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
- Experience with grounding, lightning protection, and electrical modeling software preferred.
- Working knowledge of CAD platforms and PDF editing software preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- 10+ years of experience in substation engineering and design.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing projects and mentoring engineering teams.
- Ability to travel approximately 25% as required.
- Valid passport or ability to obtain one.
- Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
Comprehensive benefits package may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) program
- Unlimited paid time off and company holidays
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to help shape the future of power delivery and renewable energy infrastructure while working with an organization that encourages innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. You'll have a direct impact on critical energy projects while helping build and mentor a growing engineering team.
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