Principal Substation Engineer

My client is looking a substation engineer that is responsible managing all assigned substation projects from early-stage development through construction and commissioning, this role partners closely with the Early-Stage Project Manager and Development Group to define engineering scope and requirements. The position provides technical oversight, due diligence, and training for external Engineers of Record (EORs), ensuring full compliance with interconnection agreements, project specifications, site-specific requirements, and industry standards such as IEEE, NESC, and ASCE. It involves sourcing and managing engineering consultants through the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC), including developing scopes of work, securing bids, and awarding contracts, while also coordinating with stakeholders to secure sites, permits, and required data for successful project execution. The role supports competitive sourcing of geotechnical, survey, engineering, and construction services, collaborates with estimating teams on scope assumptions, and manages long-lead material orders to mitigate cost and schedule risks. Additionally, it ensures alignment with transmission requirements through review of interconnection studies and agreements, maintains regular communication with transmission owners/ISOs, and represents Engineering & Construction (E&C) interests through project updates, risk mitigation, and stakeholder presentations. The position also contributes to estimating improvements, supports commissioning activities, assists with regulatory and legal processes, and works with OEM partners to enhance designs in alignment with company standards, all while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. This position pays $50-70/hour.

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• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering is preferred.
• 7+ years' experience in Substation design and engineering of High Voltage substation projects is highly preferred.

• Project Engineering and/or Project Management experience with a strong bias for action.
• PMP and/or P.E. in related discipline is a plus.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.