Project Engineer III Team Lead - Substation

Overview
A Project Engineer III Team Lead is needed to guide a small team of approximately five engineers and CAD designers on substation design projects. This role includes oversight of physical layout and protection & control design packages, serving as the sealing engineer for most team deliverables, and maintaining strong client relationships while supporting business development. The position reports directly to the Divisional Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coordinate the work of junior engineers, designers, and CAD operators on the assigned team.

• Act as the main point of contact for customersoverseeing existing projects, ensuring satisfaction, and supporting planning for future work.

• Demonstrate strong expertise across substation engineering disciplines, including physical layout, protection and control design, relay programming, field support, commissioning, and relay testing.

• Perform and direct engineering design tasks, including calculations, use of design software, and adherence to engineering manuals and procedures.

• Manage and guide the preparation of detailed project documents such as specifications and bid packages.

• Review and refine full plan sets to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with design intent.

• Supervise and support the development of Project Engineer I and II team members.

• Use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook for daily project and communication needs.

• Collaborate effectively with staff at all organizational levels.

• Carry out other duties as needed within the scope of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.

• 510 years of relevant engineering experience.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.