Lead Responsible Engineer (LRE), T and S Projects
powerrise
Senior engineer leading technical direction for large transmission & substation projects
16 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Philadelphia, PA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1500+ globally Employees
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Role
What you would be doing
schedule management
design coordination
change review
site walkdowns
design review
technical lead
- Support the Project Manager in the development and maintenance of the overall project schedule, ensuring all necessary engineering tasks are accurately represented.
- Participate in project team meetings and construction status meetings to provide engineering updates and resolve technical challenges.
- Coordinate project scope definition, conceptual and detailed design, and all engineering deliverables.
- Review and approve/deny Field Change Requests and Digging Clearance Drawings to maintain design integrity during construction.
- Make a tangible difference in the energy industry and contribute to the resilience of critical infrastructure.
- Lead engineering & constructability site walkdowns to identify and resolve potential design issues early in the project lifecycle.
- Review the Major Equipment List to ensure all components are purchased as required by the design and meet technical specifications.
- Ensure Transmission System Operations and IT teams receive necessary equipment modeling data and SCADA information in a timely manner.
- Conduct thorough reviews of electrical and physical design packages (including singleline diagrams, schematics, and physical layouts) to ensure they functionally meet project requirements and comply with all client and industry standards (IEEE/ANSI).
- Assist in developing RFP documents for external engineering services and participate in the technical evaluation of proposals.
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for all aspects of T&S projects, ensuring engineering tasks and deliverables are met in accordance with client procedures.
What you bring
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10+ years
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
- Valid driver's license and the ability to travel to client sites as needed.
- Experience with both airinsulated substations (AIS) and gasinsulated substations (GIS).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical issues to all levels of management and project stakeholders.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university.
- Graduate degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management.
- Proven experience in a lead engineering role with responsibility for overseeing the work of other engineers or consulting firms (EOCs).
- A working knowledge of industry analysis software (e.g., PSS/E, PSCAD, CYME).
- 10+ years of progressive experience in utility substation and transmission engineering, with a deep understanding of design, equipment, and industry practices for systems from 15kV through 500kV.
- Strong ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems, including protection & control schematics and physical layouts.
- Opportunities for significant professional development and career advancement in a growing leader in utility project management.
- Work in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive team environment that values your field expertise.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
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