
Principal Substation Design Engineer
Current Edge Solutions
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Alabama • Florida • United States
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About the role
- Lead and mentor a team of junior substation design engineers, providing guidance, training, and support.
- Develop a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and ensures high-quality engineering deliverables.
- Oversee the review and approval of engineering designs and documentation.
- Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential clients across the Southeast U.S.
- Drive business development activities by identifying and pursuing new project opportunities.
- Oversee the design of electrical substations, ensuring all designs meet specifications and standards.
- Manage the full lifecycle of substation design projects, from conceptual design through to construction and commissioning.
- Ensure that all designs adhere to relevant codes, regulations, and industry standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one state, with the ability to obtain licensure in other states as required.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in substation design, with a strong focus on electrical engineering and project management.
- Proven experience leading and mentoring junior engineers in a technical capacity.
- In-depth knowledge of substation design principles, equipment (e.g., transformers, breakers, switchgear), and protective relaying systems.
- Strong understanding of electrical codes, standards, and regulations (ANSI, IEEE, NESC, NEC).
- Experience in business development and client relationship management in the energy or utilities sector.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to travel to project sites within the Southeast U.S. as required.
Benefits
- 401(k) + Matching
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 10 Company Holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
substation designelectrical engineeringproject managementtransformersbreakersswitchgearprotective relaying systemselectrical codesANSIIEEE
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationinnovationbusiness developmentclient relationship management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringPower SystemsProfessional Engineer (PE) license