Substation Engineering Manager

Overview

Lead substation design and protection engineering, manage team and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• protection design
• substation design
• qa/qc
• design docs
• project management
• client liaison

Tasks

-Provide technical consultation and guidance on protection schemes, relay settings, and system protection coordination. -Participate in client meetings, technical reviews, and project presentations. -Lead all aspects of substation physical and P&C engineering design for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and extra-high voltage (EHV, above 230kV) projects. -Conduct thorough quality assurance and control (QA/QC) reviews of team deliverables to uphold WSB’s standards. -Collaborate closely with internal teams (civil, structural) and external stakeholders to coordinate design activities and resolve technical issues. -Oversee development of detailed design documents including general arrangements, one-line and three-line diagrams, grounding and lightning plans, AC/DC calculations, control and protection schematics, equipment specifications, and construction documentation. -Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and designers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. -Identify team strengths and gaps; design and implement training and coaching plans to enhance technical capabilities. -Support procurement and construction phases through submittal reviews and technical clarifications. -Assist in proposal development, project estimating, and strategic planning to grow the substation engineering portfolio. -Serve as a primary technical point of contact for clients on complex projects, understanding client needs and aligning engineering solutions accordingly. -Manage multiple concurrent projects to ensure timely, and high-quality delivery of engineering scopes.

Requirements

• autocad
• microstation
• cdegs
• pe license
• 8-10 yrs
• scada

What You Bring

-Ability to travel as required for project site visits and client meetings. -Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in high voltage substation design, covering both physical and protection & control disciplines. -Expertise in NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, and other relevant codes and standards for substation engineering. -Proven experience managing and leading engineering teams, including mentoring and training engineers. -Experience with proposal writing, project scheduling, and budgeting preferred. -Familiarity with relay settings, SCADA systems, and substation communication protocols. -Strong verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to interface effectively with clients and project teams. -Professional Engineering (PE) license required. -Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. -This position may require occasional travel to project sites or client offices. -Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, and engineering analysis tools such as CDEGS or WinIGS.

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Benefits

-Hybrid or remote work arrangements may be considered depending on location and business needs.

About Wsb

-Providing innovative solutions for communities. -Focusing on infrastructure, energy, and water resources. -Handling projects from large-scale transportation systems to energy-efficient buildings. -Designing and maintaining critical infrastructure like roads, bridges, and utilities. -Developing sustainable, future-ready projects using cutting-edge technologies. -Working with private and public sector clients, including governments and commercial developers. -Known for delivering complex, high-impact projects on time and within budget.

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