Lead Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Assist Ulteig in expanding subconsultant partnerships.

• Act as Project Technical Lead for projects involving subconsultants.

• Direct the creation of scoping documents, cost estimates, schedules, substation drawings, specifications, and reports.

• Ensure project outputs are thorough, precise, and consistent with best engineering practices and client expectations.

• Utilize standard engineering methodologies and procedures on moderately complex projects.

• Organize, schedule, execute, and coordinate detailed phases of assigned project tasks.

• Provide design suggestions, adaptations, and modifications for utility substations.

• Conduct engineering calculations.

• Address design challenges through field investigations, careful design work, and quality control assessments.

• Synchronize project design elements and communicate effectively with team members.

• Offer technical advice to engineers and subconsultant collaborators.

• Manage intricate substation projects from initial estimates and proposals to detailed design, commissioning, and construction support.

• Supervise, direct, and review the quality of subconsultant engineering design and project timelines.

• Assist with on-site commissioning and construction for energization as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is mandatory.

• Degree must be from an ABET accredited program or equivalent.

• PE License is highly preferred; must be able to obtain within one year.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in the Power Engineering sector.

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

• Experience in overseeing, leading, and reviewing the quality of subconsultant engineering design and project scheduling.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Ability to lead complex substation projects with a multidisciplinary team from estimates and proposals through detailed design, commissioning, and construction support.

• Prior experience with physical, protection & control, and/or civil/structural design of electrical power substations is essential.

• Proficient in reviewing and creating substation design drawings, including General Arrangements, Elevations, Cable and Conduit Plans, Grounding Plans, Physical Connection Details, AC/DC schematics, and wiring diagrams.

• Capability to conduct AC & DC substation studies is advantageous.

• Familiarity with ground grid modeling software is a plus.

• Knowledge of substation protection and control schemes is beneficial.

• Understanding of basic relay settings, NEC, NESC, and RUS design guidelines is a plus.

• High initiative and capability to manage multiple projects with clear expectations while remaining highly responsive.

• Proven proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

• Valid driver's license and ability to adhere to company driving standards.

• Willingness to embrace innovation and apply emerging technology and AI tools.

• Permanent authorization to work in the US.

• Willingness to travel 10–15%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Workplace.

• Employee Ownership.

• Competitive Pay.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package.

• Collaborative Environment.

• Innovative Culture.

• Flexible working schedule.

• Remote, hybrid, or in-office work options.

• Tools necessary for productivity.

• Clear separation between home and work life.

• Drug-Free Workplace.