About the Role
This position leads the engineering and technical delivery of primary substation projects, ensuring design accuracy, compliance, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of primary substation projects
- Oversee electrical design and layout development for high-voltage substations
- Ensure compliance with industry codes and regulatory standards
- Coordinate with civil, structural, and protection engineering teams
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and technical deliverables
- Conduct feasibility studies and system impact assessments
- Review and approve engineering drawings and specifications
- Support procurement and contractor bid evaluation processes
- Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers
- Lead design reviews and risk assessment sessions
- Ensure integration of safety standards in all project phases
- Prepare and present technical reports to clients and stakeholders
- Interface with utility clients and regulatory agencies
- Troubleshoot design and field issues during construction
- Promote innovation in substation design and automation systems
- Maintain quality control across engineering outputs
- Support business development through technical proposals
- Ensure adherence to environmental and sustainability guidelines
- Manage vendor and supplier technical documentation
- Facilitate coordination between field teams and engineering staff
- Utilize engineering software for modeling and simulation
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering workflows
- Ensure proper documentation and archiving of project data
- Mentor team members in technical and professional growth
- Stay current with evolving grid technologies and standards
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience
Work Arrangement
Full-time position with on-site and project-based work as required
Project Types
- High-voltage transmission substations
- Grid interconnection facilities
- Substation upgrades and expansions
- New build primary substations
- Relocation and modernization projects
Technical Skills
- Single-line diagram development
- Relay coordination studies
- Fault current analysis
- Arc flash hazard assessment
- Equipment specification writing
Software Tools
- ETAP
- SKM PowerTools
- AutoCAD Electrical
- MicroStation
- Revit
Standards and Codes
- IEEE standards
- NESC
- NEC
- ANSI C37 series
- FERC and NERC guidelines
Career Development
- Access to technical training programs
- Opportunities for leadership roles
- Mentorship from senior professionals
- Support for professional certifications
- Involvement in industry forums
Work Environment
- Collaborative team setting
- Hybrid work model available
- Field visits to construction sites
- Client meeting participation
- Multi-state project exposure
Sustainability Focus
- Design for energy efficiency
- Integration of renewable resources
- Low-impact construction practices
- Lifecycle assessment of equipment
- Support for decarbonization goals
Safety Protocols
- Adherence to OSHA regulations
- Job hazard analysis
- Personal protective equipment compliance
- Electrical safety training
- Incident reporting procedures
Client Interaction
- Regular status updates
- Technical proposal development
- Design review facilitation
- Stakeholder alignment sessions
- Post-construction support
Innovation Initiatives
- Digital substation technologies
- Remote monitoring systems
- Grid resilience strategies
- Automation integration
- Cyber-secure design practices
Visa sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates
