Project Engineer - Substation (Physical)

About the role

We are seeking a professionally licensed engineer to serve as a technical leader and Engineer of Record for complex substation design projects. This role combines hands-on engineering expertise with people leadership, technical authority, and project oversight.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the responsible engineer of record for substation projects on physical design.
• Review project documentation prior to client submittals.
• Serve as the technical manager for projects, coordinating across disciplines and managing the execution of projects for success.
• Mentor engineers and designers by reviewing work and providing technical guidance.
• Provide construction support by addressing RFIs, change orders, and field conditions.
• Manage design execution with budgets, schedules, estimates, and progress tracking.
• Review proposals and participate in execution planning.
• Own your team’s impact on the overall success of the project.
• Manage low risk projects independently and medium to high risk under supervision.

Requirements

• Education/Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related ABET accredited engineering discipline is required.
• Typically, 7 or more years of substation design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

• Skills:
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical design packages and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Advanced knowledge of substation electrical and physical design principles.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Excel; familiarity with WinIGS, Visual, or similar tools.
• Proven ability to mentor or lead teams, manage technical scope, budgets, and schedules for multiple projects.
• High level of independence, accountability, and technical judgment.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills; ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

At BHMG, we’re committed to raising the bar for what it means to work at an engineering and consulting firm. Our people are passionate, collaborative, and driven by a shared commitment to quality and solutions. We Offer a Competitive, Comprehensive Compensation Package, Including Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany-paid life and disability insurancePaid holidays and paid time off401(k) retirement planPaid parental leaveFlexible schedules and hybrid work options for strong work-life balanceProfessional licensure and development supportA fun, respectful, and team-oriented cultureAnd much more!

Benefits

At BHMG, our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. The pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $160,000.00 annual. This range encompasses multiple levels of the role. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range. In addition, this position is eligible to earn additional compensation including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.