Lead Physical Substation Engineer

Team: Others

Location: US

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities:

The Lead Physical Substation Engineer will oversee the technical delivery of substation engineering projects, ensuring high-quality designs, accurate documentation, and successful execution. This role requires strong project leadership, engineering expertise, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Lead engineering activities for new and ongoing medium and high-voltage substation projects, supporting multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Develop conceptual designs, execution plans, project cost estimates, and schedules to support successful project delivery.
• Prepare construction drawings, technical documents, engineering calculations, studies, and reports aligned with client and industry standards.
• Perform quality reviews of engineering designs and deliverables created by engineers and designers.
• Apply engineering principles and design methodologies to develop reliable power delivery solutions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, structural, protection and controls, and transmission line engineers.
• Ensure technical accuracy and compliance with applicable engineering standards, including IEEE, IEC, NESC, and client requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, problem-solving support, and engineering leadership throughout project lifecycles.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to maintaining high standards of engineering excellence.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced electrical engineer with extensive knowledge of physical substation design and the ability to lead complex engineering projects. Strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 8+ years of experience in physical substation engineering.
• Extensive experience designing high-voltage substations, including systems ranging from 12kV through 500kV.
• Strong understanding of substation physical layouts, equipment, and engineering practices.
• Ability to interpret and apply industry standards such as IEEE, IEC, NESC, and client-specific requirements.
• Experience preparing engineering studies, calculations, technical reports, and construction documentation.
• Strong project coordination skills and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Experience with relay settings, protection and controls, or related substation disciplines is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Remote work flexibility within the United States.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on impactful energy infrastructure projects with diverse engineering teams.