Senior Lead Engineer – Substations - Remote

What You Will Do

Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and ensure the efficient cost-effective utilization of staff.

Responsible for the profitable growth of the department; ensuring staffing levels, staff loading, and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals.

Responsible for performance management, hiring and general management of personnel.

Foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and continuous learning within the engineering team.

Provides guidance and direction to assigned direct reports, serving as a mentor for future leaders.

Resolve conflicts constructively and ensure a positive team dynamic.

Support career growth by identifying opportunities for professional development and upskilling.

Develops project execution and quality control processes for his team and department wide implementation.

Consistently and independently applies knowledge and complies with our quality processes.

Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments.

Responsible of coordinating multiple disciplines and serving as the responsible charge for assigned projects.

Assists in the development of budgets, schedules, and resource planning across multiple projects.

Identify project scope changes and support the PM in developing change management plans.

Provides support to business development and project management office in pursuit activities.

What You Will Bring

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program.
• 10+ years of experience in design of substation facilities with a strong understanding of layout optimization and technical knowledge of major equipment associated with substation facilities.
• P.E License required.
• Previous experience of leading and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers/designers.
• Good communication skills and interest in engaging with clients to grow relationships.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards.
• Strong understanding of Physical and Electrical/Controls.
• Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.
• Working knowledge of procurement & contract administration.
• Working knowledge of the proposal process.

Who We Are

We are WSB, a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. Our dedicated staff improves the way people engage with communities, transportation, infrastructure, energy and our environment. We offer services in a wide range of complementary areas that seamlessly integrate planning, design and implementation. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full-time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401(k) with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Part- time employees can participate in the 401(k) plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com.