Lead Substation Electrical Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the engineering and design of transmission and distribution substation projects for utility, renewable energy, and industrial sectors.

• Offer technical direction on substation physical design, protection and control integration, grounding systems, equipment layouts, and power delivery infrastructure.

• Create and evaluate one-line diagrams, protection schemes, equipment specifications, construction packages, and design documentation.

• Utilize engineering knowledge throughout planning, conceptual design, detailed design, procurement, and construction support phases.

• Assist with grounding, equipment sizing, fault current analysis, and substation design studies and evaluations.

• Direct engineering responsibilities and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.

• Aid in project planning, resource coordination, technical reviews, and execution of projects.

• Supervise upgrades, expansions, brownfield modifications, and greenfield projects for substations.

• Recognize and address project risks in collaboration with project managers.

• Support construction activities through technical consultations, design clarifications, and resolving field issues.

• Cultivate relationships with utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients.

• Engage in client meetings, technical workshops, presentations, and project evaluations.

• Assist in proposals, defining scope, estimating costs, and pursuing project opportunities.

• Identify opportunities for service expansion and support strategic growth initiatives.

• Mentor engineers and designers while fostering knowledge sharing.

• Collaborate with civil, structural, transmission, protection and control, and program management teams.

• Contribute to engineering best practices and ongoing improvement initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 6 years of pertinent experience, or proven equivalent experience and/or education.

• Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Familiarity with transmission and distribution substation projects.

• Strong grasp of electrical engineering principles, utility infrastructure, and power delivery systems.

• Experience in leading engineering tasks, reviewing technical outputs, and coordinating project teams.

• Knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and NEC standards and codes.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, Aspen, CAPE, or comparable engineering and design software.

• Capability to work autonomously while effectively collaborating in a remote setting.

• Willingness to travel periodically for project, client, and team requirements.

• Advanced degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline with 10 years of relevant experience.

• Experience in utility, renewable energy, grid modernization, or energy transition projects.

• Background in mentoring engineers and contributing to technical leadership efforts.

• Familiarity with substation physical design, protection and control systems, SCADA integration, or similar power system applications.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available at this time or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Optional benefits and perks.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Wellness resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Recognition awards for service.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase program.

• Award-winning training and development initiatives.

• In-person onboarding on Day 1 at an AECOM office location.