Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineering Manager - Remote US Option

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

The Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineer Manager is responsible for the full scope of HV/EHV substation design, serving as a technical leader across engineering projects.

• Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of AC power substation projects. Also able to self-perform the design.

• Serve as the primary technical lead, responsible for scheduling, compliance to standards and specifications, value engineering, design review planning, and ensuring quality assurance and control.

• Develop and oversee key design deliverables, including:

  • Power single-line diagrams

  • General substation arrangement drawings (plan & substation layout, elevation, grounding, conduit/trench, cable routing, detail drawings and control buildings layouts)

  • High-voltage bus, structures, equipment, and wiring arrangements

• Act as the single point of contact for all technical matters between customers, vendors, project managers, and engineering teams.

• Accountable for directing and supporting engineers and designers to meet technical specifications, budget constraints, and project timelines. This includes sub-contracted resources.

• Drive cross-discipline coordination to deliver fully integrated substation solutions.

• Review and contribute to ITO (Inquiry-to-Order) process deliverables, including:

  • Conceptual engineering

  • Proposal documentation (e.g., BOMs, technical specifications)

  • Sourcing support, vendor quotation evaluation, and technical clarifications & assumptions

• Lead preparation of high-voltage equipment specifications and contractor work scopes; support vendor engagement and equipment selection. May need to lead a sub-contracted design work scope.

• Assist the manager in ensuring team productivity and billable utilization.

• Ensure all engineering outputs meet customer CTQs (Critical to Quality), and are delivered on time and within budget.

• Support commissioning and interface efforts between customers and project stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in industrial or utility High Voltage (+138kV) substation design, or a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with +10 years of relevant experience

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% (including international), in compliance with company travel and tax policies

Desired Characteristics:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the U.S. in good standing with ability to get licensure in other states. Willing to review and seal drawings under their supervision.

• Experience with EHV 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)

• Proficient 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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