SR. Substation Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

We are seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to join our growing Power Delivery team in Wilmington, DE. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to lead complex substation design and EPC projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

In this role, you will manage project scope, schedule, and budget; oversee multi-disciplinary engineering teams; and serve as a key client liaison. Responsibilities include developing and reviewing substation designs, specifications, and studies, preparing proposals, mentoring junior engineers, and participating in site visits and testing / commissioning activities.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, possess 8+ years of substation engineering experience, and preferably have a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Proficiency with tools such as ETAP, SKM, EMTP, and CDEGS, as well as knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and NEC standards, is required. Experience with SEL / GE relays, SCADA systems, and renewable energy projects is a plus.

This full-time position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, professional growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid parental leave, and generous PTO.

Job Function :

• Develop project plans, including project scope of work and WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) for complex, multi-discipline-based substation engineering and EPC projects.
• Manage substation project execution, including project scope, schedule, budget, and resources (internal teams, vendors, consultants, and contractors).
• Effectively track and stabilize projects, implement solutions to obstacles, and ensure client goals are achieved.
• Attend client meetings and communicate concerns or changes to ensure positive relationships and growth opportunities.
• Prepare and review preliminary designs.
• Prepare proposals, including budgetary estimates.
• Lead the development of plans, specifications, studies, estimates, material lists, and other deliverables.
• Ensure team adherence to QA / QC programs.
• Prepare job postings, conduct interviews, hire, onboard, train, and mentor engineers.
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Perform project-related preliminary and pre-commissioning inspection site visits, including periodic travel throughout North America to meet clients and develop business.
• Read, interpret, and review technical drawings, schematics, isometrics, process and instrumentation diagrams, specifications, and system operating procedures.
• Develop and review bidding and construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles to research, design, and evaluate products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet project requirements and generate technical reports.
• Confer with the design team to incorporate design information and client standards into construction documents.
• Prepare and review technical reports and correspondence for project designs and studies.
• Drive safety initiatives.
• Maintain operational efficiency, including minimizing outstanding WIP and A / R by ensuring client milestones, budgets, and expectations are met.
• Prepare, review, and monitor complex schedules to ensure the timely completion of project work.
• Review testing and commissioning reports of substation equipment, protection, and SCADA communication relays.
• Engage in business development efforts and prepare responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

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