Engineering Manager

I’m currently working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Substation Engineering Manager to lead engineering and design activities across major power infrastructure projects, supporting utility-scale solar, BESS, and other renewable energy developments.

This is a key technical leadership position, with responsibility for driving engineering quality, coordinating external consultants, and supporting projects from design through construction and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead substation engineering and design activities across multiple projects.


• Oversee one-line diagrams, physical layouts, grounding, protection & control, and equipment specifications.


• Manage external engineering consultants and ensure designs meet quality, constructability, cost, and compliance requirements.


• Coordinate with utilities, vendors, procurement, construction, and project management teams.


• Support equipment procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and field engineering.


• Establish engineering standards, quality-control processes, and design best practices.


• Mentor engineering professionals and drive continuous improvement.

Ideal Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.


• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience with significant substation design experience.


• Experience leading engineering teams, consultants, or multidisciplinary projects.


• Strong knowledge of medium- and high-voltage substations, protection & control, grounding, and electrical equipment.


• Background across utility, transmission, power generation, or renewable energy projects.


• Knowledge of IEEE/ANSI standards, NEC, NESC, and utility requirements.


• Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• PE license.


• Utility-scale solar, BESS, or EPC experience.


• Experience with substations from 34.5kV–500kV.


• Knowledge of SCADA, protective relays, and substation automation.