Lead Substation Engineer – Technical Project Lead

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

📋 Description

• Act as the primary technical authority for HV and EHV substation EPC projects.

• Take ownership of the comprehensive technical solution and engineering outputs.

• Guide multidisciplinary engineering teams across various areas including physical substation, protection and control, relay settings, SCADA/communications, civil, structural, geotechnical, and related fields.

• Define the technical methodology, design foundation, engineering execution plan, and interdisciplinary requirements.

• Provide expert leadership for the design of substation physical structures and protection and control systems.

• Facilitate coordination among engineering disciplines, equipment vendors, construction teams, clients, and project management.

• Address interdisciplinary design challenges impacting safety, constructability, cost, schedule, quality, and performance.

• Supervise engineering processes from conceptual design through IFC design, procurement, construction assistance, testing/commissioning, and energization.

• Act as the main technical liaison for clients, conveying recommendations, risks, alternatives, and decisions.

• Lead technical assessments and ensure quality assurance/quality control across engineering documentation.

• Mentor engineers and cultivate future technical project leaders.

• Implement industry standards, safety regulations, compliance codes, and construction guidelines.

• Develop specifications for equipment, materials, construction, testing, and commissioning.

• Conduct quality control reviews and lead QC review meetings for engineering outputs.

• Offer technical oversight, guidance, and support for project teams.

• Ensure accurate documentation of project technical information.

• Collaborate with project managers to achieve successful project outcomes.

• Engage in client meetings and site visits to gather and deliver design information.

• Assess existing facilities and recommend upgrades and replacements.

• Implement value engineering strategies to create economical, buildable, and safe designs.

• Complete conceptual one-line diagrams and general layout designs for project planning.

• Provide professional mentorship while exemplifying a positive professional demeanor.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.

• Over eight (8) years of relevant experience in utility substation design and engineering.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License is mandatory.

• Proven experience as a lead engineer, project engineer, technical lead, or engineering manager for HV/EHV substation projects.

• Capability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage interfaces among substation physical, protection and control, SCADA/communications, civil/structural, and other disciplines.

• Strong expertise in substation physical and protection and control design, with deep technical knowledge in at least one substation discipline.

• Familiarity with utility grid and substation engineering concepts and principles.

• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE/ANSI standards and their practical applications.

• Competent in researching engineering and design problems, evaluating options, making recommendations, and effectively presenting them.

• Ability to meet tight deadlines in high-pressure settings.

• High level of computer proficiency, particularly with MS Office applications.

• Skill in working collaboratively with diverse individuals and leading varied teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong organizational abilities.

• Willingness to travel locally/regionally up to 15% of the time.

• Preferred: Experience with HV/EHV projects.

• Preferred: Background in both brownfield and greenfield substation projects.

• Preferred: Familiarity with EPC or Progressive Design Build Contracts.

• Preferred: Experience as a firm-client liaison in a supportive and leading engineering capacity.

• Preferred: Previous experience as a substation lead engineer carrying out QC reviews and staff training/mentorship.

• Preferred: Involvement in leading renewable generation projects or interconnections.

• Preferred: Proficiency with SKM, ASPEN, ETAP, CDEGS, or similar vendor software.

• Preferred: Active participation in national engineering organizations and work groups, such as IEEE and PES.

• Preferred: Experience providing construction support.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility to work remotely or telecommute within the US.

• Opportunities for professional mentorship and career development.

• Travel opportunities for client engagements and site visits.

• Involvement in impactful Energy Delivery Solutions projects.