Electrical Engineering Lead - Substations

About the role

VHB is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer Lead (physical electrical) to join their Energy Engineering practice. This role will work with other practice groups, including civil and structural engineering, environmental, planning, and regulatory groups, primarily as part of an integrated team supporting energy project design, permitting, and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the electrical engineering service primarily supporting transmission/distribution class substations.
• Engage in business development and client relations.
• Manage the physical electrical aspects of substation capital improvement and maintenance projects from initiation through closeout.
• Collaborate with multidiscipline substation project teams and serve as the physical electrical client-facing point of contact.
• Develop/review physical electrical drawings, material lists, calculations, analyses, reports, and specifications such as one-line diagrams, conduit sizing and layouts, physical layouts and elevations, equipment specifications, AC and DC calculations, and voltage drop, lightning, grounding, and lighting studies.
• Support the construction phase through site visits and RFI/submittal reviews.
• Monitor and project financial performance.
• Build a team and mentor staff by sharing wisdom and experiences to help individuals develop their skills and achieve their goals.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or associated field/MS in Electrical Engineering a plus
• 8+ years experience required
• 5+ years experience in the electrical substation area a plus
• Experience with ETAP, CDEGS, CAPE, Aspen a plus
• Experience with Microstation and AutoCAD software a plus
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code and National Electric Safety Code
• Experience working in the northeastern U.S. is highly preferred

Qualifications

• Extensive market connectivity and business development skills.
• Proficient in project and client relationship management and collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates.
• Expertise in the physical electrical aspects of substation projects.
• Ability to oversee designers and CADD technicians in the development of drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes, and client specific project specifications and requirements.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to think critically.

Skills

• Extensive market connectivity and business development skills.
• Proficient in project and client relationship management and collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates.
• Expertise in the physical electrical aspects of substation projects.
• Ability to oversee designers and CADD technicians in the development of drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes, and client specific project specifications and requirements.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to think critically.

Benefits

The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $125,000 to $190,000. Additional incentives possible for highly/higher qualified applicants. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program. Annual base salary is one component of VHB’s Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.