Physical Engineering Supervisor II

About the role

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Responsibilities

• Lead a small, cross-experience team of substation physical engineers, designers, and drafters
• Coordinate design tasks across the team
• Staff projects with program and project managers
• Partner with protection and controls, civil, studies, scoping, and other disciplines to align multi-discipline packages
• Own client communication on substation physical scope: kickoffs, design reviews, RFI responses, change orders, and closeout documentation
• Hold regular team conversations, both 1:1 and group
• Identify process improvements and develop internal tools, templates, and standards
• Approve timesheets, overtime, vacation requests, and expense reports
• Direct grounding, lightning, and lighting studies; review and approve calculations produced by the team
• Run technical oversight and final QA on packages leaving the group
• Partner with proposal teams to scope substation physical effort, contribute technical narratives for RFP responses, and help shape win-themes for new pursuits

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering (ABET Accredited)
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license – Required
• Multi-state licensure or willingness to obtain reciprocity is a plus
• 6+ years in the substation/utility industry, with 4+ years in substation physical design across voltage ranges spanning 12kV to 230kV
• Deep substation physical expertise – foundations, structural steel, grounding, cable routing, equipment power ratings, clearances, and conductor sizing across utility standards (IEEE, NESC, ASCE)
• Experience with grounding, lightning, and lighting studies – both performing them and reviewing the team's calculations
• Design software proficiency – expert with AutoCAD and Bentley MicroStation; comfortable with Bluebeam Revu for markups; working knowledge of grounding analysis tools (WinIGS, CDEGS, or ETAP)
• Client-facing communicator – able to lead design reviews, kickoffs, and scope discussions directly with utility clients and other consultants
• Coach's mindset – find it as rewarding to develop the engineers around you as to ship your own deliverables
• Steady under pressure – comfortable balancing technical responsibilities with people responsibilities when project demand spikes

Qualifications

• Previous management experience is a plus, not a must – strong technical contributors ready to grow into leadership are encouraged to apply

Skills

• Strong technical skills in substation physical design
• Excellent client communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Effective collaboration and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay – 10 Days Annually
• Group Medical/Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401(K) Retirement Savings plan
• 401(K) Matching Contribution
• Section 125/Cafeteria Plan
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• 9/80 Work Schedule Option