Electrical Project Engineer Substation

The Opportunity: Electrical Project Engineer

In this role you may:

• Serve as a technical specialist or project lead offering coordination guidance and subject-matter expertise on substation projects.

• Support a wide range of substation designs up to 765kV including both detailed engineering and EPC work.

• Develop protection and control design deliverablesrelay protection schemes panel layouts one-line/three-line diagrams AC/DC schematics wiring designs etc.

• Prepare physical design documentsyard layouts grounding lightning protection building layouts auxiliary AC/DC systems and more.

• Perform or oversee design quality reviews.

• Mentor junior engineers and help strengthen team capabilities.

• Develop equipment specifications and bills of material for procurement and construction planning.

• Coordinate closely with clients vendors subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

• Present designs proposals and project updates.

• Travel as needed to client sites vendor locations and project sites.

• Manage design schedules budgets and project documentation.

• Support business development and pursuit activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Continue developing technical expertise while providing guidance on standards codes design approaches and internal policies.

• Apply and uphold the companys quality program; help others ensure compliance.

• Prepare engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects; conduct research and recommend materials or equipment.

• Oversee data collection and management for engineering tasks.

• Perform engineering calculations; manage budgets schedules and quality functions.

• Apply advanced engineering techniques and delegate tasks to junior staff.

• Review and guide the work of less experienced team members.

• Lead production teams coordinate across disciplines and/or serve as engineer of record.

• Collaborate effectively with internal and external team members on moderately complex projects.

• Understand client priorities for high-voltage substation projects and ensure they are met.

• Support proposals and client-facing activities.

• Serve as a technical specialist provide consultation and help develop or apply advanced engineering methods.

• Contribute to mentoring performance management training and team development.

• Assist with resource planning within your discipline.

• Handle administrative tasks such as implementing group procedures ensuring compliance with company programs and approving timesheets or expense reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-voltage substation design (physical and/or protection & control)

• Prior work as a project lead or technical specialist for utility substation projects

• QA/QC experience

• Strong coordination and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams

• Professional Engineer (PE) license

• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited program

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings (background check drug test motor vehicle check as required)