Senior Lead Substation Engineer – Transmission and Distribution

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.

• Provide 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 review of one-line diagrams, protection schemes, equipment specifications, construction packages, and design documentation.

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

• Support engineering studies and analyses related to grounding, equipment sizing, fault current evaluations, and substation design.

• Stay updated on technologies, industry standards, and utility practices concerning substations, grid modernization, and power delivery systems.

• Establish standards across processes and practices.

• Lead engineering assignments and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.

• Assist in project planning, resource coordination, technical reviews, and project implementation.

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

• Work closely with project managers to identify and mitigate risks.

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

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

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

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

• Identify opportunities to expand services and enhance client relationships.

• Collaborate with regional and national teams on strategic growth initiatives.

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

• Work alongside 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 collaboration.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with over 12 years of experience or a demonstrated 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.

• Proven experience leading engineering tasks, reviewing technical deliverables, and coordinating project teams.

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

• Proficiency in engineering and design software like AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, Aspen, CAPE, or similar tools.

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

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

• Sponsorship is not available for this role.

• Relocation is not available for this role.

• An advanced degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline is preferred.

• Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills.

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

• 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 work.

• Opportunities to engage in 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 and leave of absence options.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Recognition awards for service.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• Occasional travel based on project and client requirements.