Senior Substation Engineering Manager

Essential Responsibilities: - Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of AC power substation projects with the ability to self-perform design. - Serve as the primary technical lead, responsible for scheduling, compliance to standards and specifications, value engineering, design review planning, and ensuring quality assurance and control. - Develop and oversee key design deliverables, including: Power single-line diagrams, general substation arrangement drawings (plan & elevation, grounding, conduit/trench, cable routing, detail drawings, control buildings), and high-voltage bus/structure arrangements. - Act as the single point of contact for all technical matters between customers, vendors, project managers, and engineering teams. - Accountable for directing and supporting engineers and designers to meet technical specifications, budget constraints, and project timelines. - Drive cross-discipline coordination to deliver fully integrated substation solutions. - Review and contribute to proposal deliverables, including conceptual engineering, proposal documentation (BOMs, technical specifications), sourcing support, vendor quotation evaluation, and technical clarifications. - Lead preparation of high-voltage equipment specifications and contractor work scopes; support vendor engagement and equipment selection. - Assist the manager in ensuring team productivity and billable utilization. - Ensure all engineering outputs meet customer CTQs (Critical to Quality) and are delivered on time and within budget. - Support commissioning and interface efforts between customers and project stakeholders. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university. - Minimum of 12 years of experience in industrial or utility High Voltage (+138kV) substation design, or a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with +10 years of relevant experience. - Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% (including international). Desired Characteristics: - Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the U.S. in good standing. - Experience with EHV substation design standards. - Expertise in Transmission & Distribution substation engineering, primary (outdoor) design, and industrial power system design (12.5 kV and above). - Proficient in design calculations: battery sizing, DC systems, AC auxiliary power, transformer/breaker selection, conductor sizing, grounding, lightning protection, and insulation coordination. - Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards. - Field-testing and commissioning experience. - Troubleshooting skills (electrical and mechanical). - Proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation and design automation tools.