Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineering Manager 3

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of AC power substation projects.
• Self-perform the physical design, supported by a P&C Engineer, Civil Engineer, etc., on your team.
• Able to correctly apply and specify substation equipment.
• Serve as the primary technical lead, responsible for scheduling, compliance to standards and specifications, value engineering, design review planning, engineering hours budget, and ensuring quality assurance and control.
• Develop and oversee key design deliverables, including: Power single-line diagrams & equipment specifications, General substation arrangement drawings (plan & substation layout, elevation, grounding, conduit/trench, cable routing, detail drawings and control buildings layouts), High-voltage bus, structures, equipment, and wiring arrangements, Detailed Bill of Materials, Related studies and calculations.
• Act as the single point of contact for all technical matters between customers, vendors, project managers, and engineering teams.
• Accountable for directing and supporting engineers and designers to meet technical specifications, budget constraints, and project timelines.
• Drive cross-discipline coordination to deliver fully integrated substation solutions.
• Review and contribute to ITO (Inquiry-to-Order) process deliverables, including: Conceptual engineering, Proposal documentation (e.g., BOMs, technical specifications), Sourcing support, vendor quotation evaluation, and technical clarifications & assumptions.
• Lead preparation of high-voltage equipment specifications and contractor work scopes; support vendor engagement and equipment selection.
• May need to lead a sub-contracted design work scope.
• Assist the manager in ensuring team productivity and billable utilization.
• Ensure all engineering outputs meet customer CTQs (Critical to Quality), and are delivered on time and within budget.
• Support commissioning and interface efforts between customers and project stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial or utility HV/EHV substation design.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% (including international), in compliance with company travel and tax policies.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the U.S. in good standing with ability to get licensure in other states.
• Experience with North American electric utility substation design standards.
• Proven expertise in: Transmission & Distribution substation engineering (utility and renewable energy), Primary (outdoor) substation design, calculations, and electrical protection, Industrial power system design (12.5 kV and above).
• Proficient in key design calculations including: Battery sizing, DC system design and AC auxiliary power, Power transformer and circuit breaker selection, Conductor sizing and application, Grounding, lightning protection, and insulation coordination.
• Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards; able to develop complete engineering packages in the absence of detailed customer specifications.
• Field-testing and commissioning experience, with strong emphasis on safety.
• Strong troubleshooting skills—both electrical and mechanical.
• Excellent customer-facing communication and commercial awareness (e.g., change orders, project delivery).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation and design automation tools.

Desired Characteristics

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the U.S. in good standing with ability to get licensure in other states.
• Willingness to use license.
• Experience with North American electric utility substation design standards.
• Proven expertise in: Transmission & Distribution substation engineering (utility and renewable energy), Primary (outdoor) substation design, calculations, and electrical protection, Industrial power system design (12.5 kV and above).
• Proven expertise in key design calculations including: Battery sizing, DC system design and AC auxiliary power, Power transformer and circuit breaker selection, Conductor sizing and application, Grounding, lightning protection, and insulation coordination.
• Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards; able to develop complete engineering packages in the absence of detailed customer specifications.
• Field-testing and commissioning experience, with strong emphasis on safety.
• Strong troubleshooting skills—both electrical and mechanical.
• Excellent customer-facing communication and commercial awareness (e.g., change orders, project delivery).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation and design automation tools.