Lead Substation Engineer – Grid

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

📋 Description

• Lead a team of engineers and designers in the modification and upgrading of substations.

• Develop calculations, document designs, and prepare specifications to meet client requirements and facilitate reviews.

• Establish relaying philosophies and select appropriate relay, control, and communications equipment.

• Create SCADA and telecommunications concepts along with their configurations.

• Supervise I/O assignments and connection diagrams.

• Assist engineers and designers in their protection and controls engineering design tasks.

• Coordinate detailed design phases across various engineering disciplines.

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and provide solutions for engineering challenges.

• Analyze and design single-line, A.C. schematic, and D.C. schematic diagrams.

• Prepare engineering studies for review by clients and peers.

• Conduct independent reviews of calculations and drawings produced by others.

• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, clients, and suppliers to ensure designs are complete and timely.

• Evaluate existing facilities and recommend necessary upgrades and replacements.

• Present findings and recommendations to clients and colleagues.

• Engage in peer learning and knowledge-sharing within Communities of Practice.

• Mentor junior engineers.

• Travel may be required to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree is required.

• At least 10 years of experience specializing in protection, control, and telecommunications for high-voltage substations, including design, installation, and coordination.

• A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

• Experience acting as a liaison between the firm and clients in a supportive or leading engineering role.

• Proven ability in writing and supporting documentation for relay calculations.

• Familiarity with design techniques, tools, and principles related to technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

• Proficiency in software such as SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, CDEGS, or vendor-specific applications.

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

• Experience with protective relay equipment from manufacturers including SEL, ABB, GE, Areva, and Basler.

• Competency in MS Office applications.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Must not require employer sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S.

• A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is preferred.

• A degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program is preferred.

• Experience with in-line, bus, and equipment protection; control of breaker, transformer, and similar equipment; RTU and data-concentrator SCADA systems; and telemetering and communications.

• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation is considered valuable.

• Construction and start-up experience is valued.

• Experience in testing or commissioning is valued.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision health plans.

• Life & Accident Insurance.

• Disability Coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Back-Up Daycare.

• FSA & HSA options.

• 401(k) plan.

• Pre-Tax Commuter Account.

• Merit Scholarship Program.

• Employee Discount Program.

• Corporate Charitable Giving Program.

• Tuition Assistance.

• Bonus for obtaining First Professional Licensure.

• Employee Referral Bonus.

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST).

• Paid Vacation.

• Paid Holidays.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Paid Bereavement Leave.

• Flexible Work Arrangements.

• Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.