Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineering Manager
$113,200–$113,200 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of AC power substation projects, serving as the primary technical lead for the full scope of HV/EHV substation design. Self-perform physical design, apply and specify substation equipment, and develop key deliverables including single-line diagrams, arrangement drawings, and detailed bills of materials. Manage scheduling, compliance to standards, value engineering, and design review planning while acting as the single point of contact for technical matters between customers, vendors, and engineering teams. Drive cross-discipline coordination to deliver fully integrated substation solutions and support commissioning efforts. This hands-on role requires an 8-year background in industrial or utility HV/EHV substation design with up to 20% travel.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university
- Minimum of 8 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 Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 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)
- Proficiency in 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
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