Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineering Manager 3

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of AC power substation projects.
• Able to self-perform the physical design, and 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

• 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 Deliverables

• Drive the 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

• 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.

Support Commissioning and Interface Efforts

• 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

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)

• Knowledge of 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

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes