Principal Substation Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Act as the technical lead for substation physical and/or Protection & Control projects.

• Provide engineering oversight across multiple projects from initial scoping to commissioning.

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for client and internal stakeholder engagement.

• Align project scope, address complex design challenges, and manage client expectations effectively.

• Take ownership of quality control governance for substation physical and P&C design deliverables.

• Establish and uphold QC standards while reviewing the work of senior and staff engineers.

• Conduct expert-level reviews and provide final approval on substation design drawings.

• Oversee the development and validation of bills of materials for physical and P&C scopes.

• Maintain accountability for quality control throughout the design lifecycle.

• Lead project execution from scoping and conceptual design to final design, construction support, and project closeout.

• Ensure that schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.

• Verify that designs comply with or surpass National Electrical Safety Code requirements.

• Interpret and modify client design standards while offering advice on design alternatives.

• Mentor and guide designers/drafters as well as junior/staff engineers with technical direction.

• Assist with construction activities, including resolving RFIs, field engineering, and conducting constructability reviews.

• Occasionally travel to customer sites for field investigations, walkdowns, and construction oversight.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.

• A minimum of ten (10+) years of experience in substation design.

• PE License is highly preferred.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams and clients.

• Proven ability to meet deadlines under pressure.

• Capability to collaborate and lead efficiently within a team environment.

• Ability to work autonomously with minimal guidance.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Must be based in the United States.

• Willingness to travel to client sites or an office as required (approximately 10% travel).

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work hours and arrangements.

• Opportunities for career development and growth.

• Support for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Assistance with obtaining a Professional Engineer (PE) License.

• Formal mentorship programs available.

• Leadership training for development.

• Opportunities for technical upskilling.

• Resources for continuing education and learning.

• Opportunities for career advancement and continuous improvement.

• Training in project management.

• Support for obtaining relevant certifications.

• Culture that promotes work/life balance.

• Competitive compensation packages.

• Health and wellness programs.

• Income protection benefits.

• Paid leave.

• Retirement plan options.