Engineering Manager – Substation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Supervise the design and development of electrical substation projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards, codes, and safety regulations.

• Manage substation engineering programs from inception to completion, providing leadership in scope development, budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, and risk management.

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration by coordinating engineering, construction, and project management teams to guarantee the smooth execution of substation projects.

• Deliver technical leadership by reviewing and approving technical specifications, drawings, and documentation related to substation equipment, components, and systems.

• Direct engineering analyses, including feasibility studies, load flow modeling, short-circuit studies, and other simulations to ensure system reliability and operational efficiency.

• Guide equipment assessment by overseeing the selection of transformers, breakers, relays, and control systems to fulfill project and system requirements.

• Oversee field assessments by managing site visits, evaluating current substation conditions, identifying issues, and endorsing recommended maintenance or upgrade strategies.

• Review and approve contractor submissions to ensure they align with project requirements, design intent, and engineering standards.

• Encourage continuous improvement by keeping up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in substation engineering, integrating them into team practices.

• Lead and mentor engineering personnel by providing guidance, coaching, and technical expertise while cultivating a collaborative, high-performance work culture.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required; a Master's degree is preferred.

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in Electric Substation engineering is required.

• A Professional Engineer license (PE) is mandatory.

• Proficient understanding of power systems, electrical circuits, and substation fundamentals.

• Familiarity with industry standards and codes such as IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, and IEC related to substation design and operation.

• Experience as a Relay Engineer, Substation Physicals Engineer, or Substation Civil Engineer.

• Proficient in relevant software tools, including CAD software (AutoCAD, MicroStation) and electrical simulation software (ETAP, PSCAD, or similar).

• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail for conducting technical studies and performing accurate calculations.

• Effective communication skills to lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and articulate technical information clearly.

• A passion for learning and keeping updated on advancements in substation engineering and related technologies.

• Capability to manage and mentor teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performance work environment while providing clear direction, support, and technical guidance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Multiple medical and dental insurance plans.

• Vision insurance.

• Subsidized plans for employees and their dependents.

• Coverage effective the first month after hire.

• Paid AD&D and life insurance.

• 401k with an industry-leading employer match.

• Generous vacation and sick leave accruals.

• 9 paid holidays.

• Other forms of paid time off.

• Flexible spending accounts (FSA’s).

• Employee assistance program.

• Well-being benefits including stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.