Lead Substation Engineer

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Assist in the development and evaluation of 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.

• Aid in grounding, equipment sizing, fault current, and substation design studies and analyses.

• Establish standards for processes and practices.

• Direct engineering tasks and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.

• Facilitate project planning, resource coordination, technical assessments, and project execution.

• Provide technical oversight for substation upgrades, expansions, brownfield modifications, and greenfield projects.

• Collaborate with project managers to recognize and address risks.

• Support construction efforts through technical consultation, design clarifications, and resolution of field issues.

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

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

• Assist in proposal development, scope definition, cost estimation, and pursuit initiatives.

• Identify opportunities to enhance services and reinforce client partnerships.

• Work together with regional and national teams on strategic growth initiatives.

• Mentor engineers and designers while promoting technical development and knowledge sharing.

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

• Contribute to engineering best practices and continuous improvement efforts.

• Promote technical excellence, innovation, safety, and teamwork.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with over 10 years of experience or proven equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Experience in supporting transmission and distribution substation projects.

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

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

• Familiarity with industry standards and codes such as IEEE, NESC, and NEC.

• Proficiency in industry-standard engineering and design software like AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, Aspen, CAPE, or equivalent tools.

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

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, either now or in the future.

• Advanced degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (preferred).

• Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.

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

• Experience in mentoring engineers and contributing to technical leadership initiatives.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility for remote/hybrid work.

• Opportunities to engage with industry-leading energy projects.

• Access to a global network of technical experts.

• Career advancement, leadership development, and professional training opportunities.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

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