Supervising Engineer - Substation

About the role

This role involves managing a team of engineers, designers and support staff to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering, with extensive experience in performing the detailed design of high voltage substation projects.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage projects from inception to completion, including planning, design, permitting, construction support, and closeout.
• Supervise a team of engineers, designers, and support staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Oversee the preparation of engineering designs, specifications, and plans for high voltage electrical substation projects.
• Develop and manage project budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure all projects comply with applicable industry, client, governmental regulations and standards.
• Implement and oversee quality control procedures.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project status reports, engineering documentation, and records.
• Evaluate and monitor engineering contractors and consultants.
• Assist in selection, training, coaching of direct reports to build effective teams.
• Assign tasks to project design team based on project needs.
• Work with project team to create or modify all design documents.
• Ensure project team applies engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing engineering related duties and/or management for high voltage electrical substation design.
• Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) or Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• P.E. license required.
• Proven track record of successfully leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong technical expertise in electrical engineering, with a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Expert knowledge of electric utility engineering and construction standards.
• Knowledge of utility industry processes including scheduling, contracts, coordinating and managing all disciplines.
• Knowledge of process and procedures for project controls and estimates.
• Demonstrated experience supporting external customers.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external partners.
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations, including ANSI, ASTM, ACI, AISC, IEEE NEC, NESC, and others.
• Able to deal with ambiguity and ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and determine priorities in a complex environment.

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.