Current Edge Solutions

Principal Substation Design Engineer

Current Edge Solutions

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: AlabamaFloridaUnited 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
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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