Engineering Lead - Substation Dept.
Position: Engineering Lead, Substation Department
Company: Confidential
Role Overview: Seeking a Substations Engineering Lead to collaborate with power company clients on the design and deployment of substation systems. Projects may include multi-year construction, grant applications, and other initiatives. This role bridges onsite staff, contractors, and technical plans to bring projects to fruition.
Responsibilities:
- Design and oversee power substations and protection/control schemes.
- Train and develop new engineers.
- Manage projects to ensure timely and budget-compliant completion.
- Collaborate effectively with team members and clients.
- Perform quality control reviews and develop equipment layouts.
- Specify equipment and materials to meet client needs.
- Conduct planning studies and system health analysis.
- Provide field support during construction and assist with permitting processes.
- Develop and review substation grounding designs.
- Assist public utilities with best practices and operational directions.
- Manage communication during system outages and emergencies.
- Review and approve work estimates.
- Perform modeling for utility development and coordination.
Skills and Requirements:
- Knowledge of code requirements and latest technology.
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Proficiency in relay schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA layouts, etc.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Leadership skills to supervise and mentor engineers.
- Familiarity with engineering standards (RUS, IEEE, ANSI, NESC).
- OSHA compliance training.
- General knowledge of power system functionality.
Education & Experience:
- BSEE or BSEET degree from an ABET accredited university.
- Current PE License is heavily preferred
- Minimum 8 years of experience in the power-energy industry.
- Proven success with utility and construction personnel.
- Experience with multidisciplinary project teams.
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