Electrical Project Engineer - Substation

The Opportunity: Electrical Project Engineer In this role, you may: - Serve as a technical specialist or project lead, offering coordination, guidance, and subject-matter expertise on substation projects. - Support a wide range of substation designs up to 765kV, including both detailed engineering and EPC work. - Develop protection and control design deliverablesrelay protection schemes, panel layouts, one-line/three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring designs, etc. - Prepare physical design documentsyard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, building layouts, auxiliary AC/DC systems, and more. - Perform or oversee design quality reviews. - Mentor junior engineers and help strengthen team capabilities. - Develop equipment specifications and bills of material for procurement and construction planning. - Coordinate closely with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders. - Present designs, proposals, and project updates. - Travel as needed to client sites, vendor locations, and project sites. - Manage design schedules, budgets, and project documentation. - Support business development and pursuit activities. Key Responsibilities - Continue developing technical expertise while providing guidance on standards, codes, design approaches, and internal policies. - Apply and uphold the companys quality program; help others ensure compliance. - Prepare engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects; conduct research and recommend materials or equipment. - Oversee data collection and management for engineering tasks. - Perform engineering calculations; manage budgets, schedules, and quality functions. - Apply advanced engineering techniques and delegate tasks to junior staff. - Review and guide the work of less experienced team members. - Lead production teams, coordinate across disciplines, and/or serve as engineer of record. - Collaborate effectively with internal and external team members on moderately complex projects. - Understand client priorities for high-voltage substation projects and ensure they are met. - Support proposals and client-facing activities. - Serve as a technical specialist, provide consultation, and help develop or apply advanced engineering methods. - Contribute to mentoring, performance management, training, and team development. - Assist with resource planning within your discipline. - Handle administrative tasks such as implementing group procedures, ensuring compliance with company programs, and approving timesheets or expense reports. Preferred Qualifications - Experience in high-voltage substation design (physical and/or protection & control) - Prior work as a project lead or technical specialist for utility substation projects - QA/QC experience - Strong coordination and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams - Professional Engineer (PE) license - Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office Minimum Qualifications - Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited program - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience - Ability to pass pre-employment screenings (background check, drug test, motor vehicle check as required) Originally posted on Himalayas