Lead Substation Engineer
Job Summary
The Lead Substation Engineer is responsible for directing the technical execution of large-scale high-voltage substation projects from launch to closeout. This role involves defining plant solutions, preparing concept and detail designs, and serving as the primary technical point of contact for customers. The position requires managing project engineering activities, including scheduling, risk management, quality control, and ensuring compliance with North American standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical execution of HV substation projects
- Prepare design drawings, specifications, and BOM
- Manage project schedule, risk, and quality control
- Serve as primary technical point of contact for clients
- Conduct site inspections and verify compliance
Required Skills
- B.S. in Engineering (BSEE preferred)
- 5+ years of T&D substation experience
- Proficiency in IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards
- Design experience with HV/MV equipment
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM, and Revit
Job Details
Essential Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of substations and balance of plant for large HV substation projects.
- Identify key internal/external stakeholders and drive effective communications to align project goals.
- Manage engineering activities: schedule development, design safety, design reviews, optimization, On-Time Delivery, risk management, and quality control/assurance.
- Interface with Project Engineering Directors, discipline PEMs, Designers, CAD Operators, and Project Managers.
- Prepare concept and detail designs including single line drawings, general arrangement layouts, plan/elevation drawings, equipment erection, construction details, and cable/wiring schematics.
- Produce optimized outdoor arrangements for AIS and indoor arrangements for HV/MV/LV equipment for control and GIS buildings.
- Produce technical specifications and data sheets for major HV equipment.
- Perform studies, calculations, and develop bills of material (BOM).
- Manage project BOM & MDL from multiple sources and support sourcing for vendor quotations.
- Act as the single point of contact for technical issues for customers and project managers.
- Responsible for technical change control and site RFI responses, including field inspections for compliance verification.
- Support proposals and tenders for HVDC/substation projects, including man-hour estimation and equipment application.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university (BSEE strongly preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Transmission & Distribution substation engineering.
- Experience in renewable energy power plants and primary (outdoor) substation design.
Desired Characteristics:
- PE License or P.Eng License (United States).
- Deep experience with North American HV standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC) and local Grid Codes.
- Proficiency with GE GIS equipment and design aspects of HV/MV equipment (reactors, transformers, breakers, etc.).
- Knowledge of EPC or EEP project execution and civil/structural design requirements.
- Proficiency in design calculations (battery sizing, DC systems, circuit protection, grounding, lightning protection).
- Field-testing and commissioning experience.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, BIM, and Revit.