Substation Engineer Consultant 2 - Grid

About the Role

This position offers the opportunity to manage project team(s) consisting of engineers, designers, estimators, controls, and scheduling professionals involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing high-voltage substations. As a Substation Engineer Consultant, you will support challenging assignments ranging from individual projects to large-scale engineering-only, Engineer Procure Construct (EPC), and major programs.

You will direct team leads in coordinating detailed design phases for all aspects of electrical engineering work, manage work performed by other stakeholders such as civil, structural, and transmission lines, and ensure projects are completed with high quality, on time, and within budget. Additional responsibilities include identifying and tracking out-of-scope work, developing scope changes, coordinating with clients for approval, and ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements.

This role involves collaboration with local and nationwide staff, preparing clear and concise technical reports, performing reviews of calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications, and communicating directly with clients for both project and account support. You will also support business development opportunities and provide independent reviews of work performed by others.

This is a hybrid role, requiring three days per week in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely for two days. A generous relocation package may be available depending on your location.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project teams consisting of engineers, designers, estimators, and other professionals in the design and analysis of high-voltage substations.
• Coordinate and direct detailed design phases for electrical engineering work, ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Manage work performed by other stakeholders, including civil, structural, and transmission line teams.
• Ensure projects are completed with high quality, on time, and within budget.
• Identify and track potential out-of-scope work, develop scope changes, and coordinate client approvals.
• Collaborate with local and nationwide staff to support project execution.
• Prepare technical reports and studies in a clear and concise manner.
• Review calculations, drawings, reports, material specifications, procurement specifications, and construction documents.
• Communicate directly with clients for project and account support.
• Support business development opportunities with existing and potential clients.
• Perform independent reviews of scopes of work, proposals, procurement specifications, and contract documents.
• Develop and mentor team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred).
• 10 or more years of experience in the design engineering and/or management of high-voltage utility projects.
• Specific experience in project management of utility transmission, substation, or energy projects.
• Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Experience in preparation, oversight, or management of scopes of work, conceptual layouts, design basis, equipment selection, and calculations.
• Experience with multiple contract arrangements, including EPC, Owners Engineer, Traditional, or Joint Ventures.
• Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support, engineering, or management role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in writing proposals, cost allocation, estimating, and risk assessment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Advanced management or business degree or certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• PMP Certification.
• Construction, start-up, or commissioning experience.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Life and accident insurance.
  • Disability coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Back-up daycare.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Financial Benefits:
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Pre-tax commuter account.
  • Merit Scholarship Program.
  • Employee discount program.
  • Corporate charitable giving program.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • First professional licensure bonus.
  • Employee referral bonus.
• Work-Life Balance:
  • Paid annual personal/sick time (PST).
  • Paid vacation.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Paid bereavement leave.
  • Flexible work arrangements.

Pay

Compensation range: $145,310.00 - $222,001.00. Eligible positions may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

Schedule

Hybrid work arrangement: three days per week in the office and two days remote.