Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design efforts from initial concepts through final design, ensuring all project requirements and expectations are met.

• Develop specifications, data sheets, RFQs, technical bid evaluations, and purchasing recommendations for electrical equipment and packaged systems.

• Review vendor drawings; coordinate technical information with suppliers, internal project teams, designers, and detailers.

• Support the creation of project schedules, scopes, budgets, staffing plans, and construction strategies; manage change orders effectively.

• Apply advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles, codes, standards, and industry practices.

• Devise creative solutions to complex design challenges and non-standard project requirements.

• Perform quality reviews of production drawings and project documentation across multiple CAD platforms.

• Oversee construction administration activities, including coordination with field teams, resolving installation issues, performing calculations, conducting site inspections, and supporting electrical system testing.

• Lead field investigations, measurements, and evaluations for both public and private sector clients.

• Prepare and deliver technical reports for clients and professional publications.

• Maintain strong client and contractor relationships while identifying new business opportunities and supporting customer satisfaction goals.

• Contribute to business development efforts, including identifying strategic pursuits.

• Lead the preparation of cost proposals and qualification packages to meet financial objectives.

• Present project budgets, cost estimates, and performance updates.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing leadership within the electrical engineering discipline.

• Ensure adherence to QA/QC processes.

• Maintain effective communication with other engineering disciplines throughout project execution.

• Comply with all safety policies and site-specific requirements.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related ABET-accredited discipline with at least 7 years of electrical engineering experience; EPC experience preferred.
  OR
  Bachelors degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, FE certification, and 7 years of electrical engineering experience; EPC experience preferred.
  OR
  Masters degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 6 years of experience; EPC experience preferred.

• Advanced expertise in standard engineering methods and procedures; strong understanding of electrical equipment design, ANSI standards, and IEEE standards.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other relevant software.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Experience leading electrical design on large projects and delegating tasks within a team.

• Ability to drive project execution and troubleshoot interdisciplinary issues.

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills; able to work systematically in quantitative problem-solving environments.

• Excellent attention to detail along with strong skills in teamwork, coordination, organization, and problem-solving.

• Ability to perform detailed QA reviews of engineering deliverables.

• Willingness to travel.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.