Lead EPC Substation Project Engineer
$107,900–$195,050 year
Remote · New York City, New York, United States or US
Job Summary
As a Lead EPC Substation Project Engineer, you will act as the project technical lead for high voltage substation designs, leading the design of substation physical electrical engineering and protection and control systems at HV and EHV voltage levels. You will perform engineering studies, create and review project documentation, ensure compliance with industry standards, and coordinate with project managers and clients to resolve design conflicts. You will guide junior staff, conduct quality control reviews, and apply value engineering principles to enhance project deliverables, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university
- Eight (8) + years of prior relevant experience in utility substation design/engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) License Required
- Comprehensive understanding of the utility grid (power generation, transmission, and distribution) system and the theories and principles involved in substation engineering
- Comprehensive understanding of industry standards (including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE/ANSI) and their application to projects
- Ability to meet deadlines under high-pressure situations
- High level of computer competency/Proficiency with using MS Office applications
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to travel locally/regionally up to 15% of the time
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with substation physical and protection and control design
- Experience with engineering programs and software (including SKM, ASPEN, ETAP, CDEGS, or vendor software)
- Experience with serving as firm-client liaison in a support and lead engineering role
- Prior experience as a substation lead engineer performing QC reviews and staff training/mentorship
- Experience leading renewable generation projects or interconnections
- Experience working on EPC projects or similar style of contracts
- Active membership in national engineering societies and work groups (IEEE, PES, etc.)
- Construction support experience
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