Electrical Engineering Lead-Transmission & Substations

About the position

VHB is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer Lead (physical electrical) to join their Energy Engineering practice. This role will support transmission/distribution class substations and work with multidisciplinary teams on 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.

Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or associated field/MS in Electrical Engineering a plus.
• 8 years experience required/11+ years experience preferred.
• 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.

Pay

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $125,000-181,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.