Electrical Engineering Lead - Substations

VHB • Orlando, FL

5d • $125,000 - $190,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Lead with extensive substation experience to join its growing Energy Engineering practice. The role works with VHB’s civil and structural engineering, environmental, planning, and regulatory groups as part of integrated teams supporting energy project design, permitting, and delivery. The ideal candidate brings project and client management skills, leadership experience, market connectivity, and a seller-doer approach.

The position leads and grows electrical engineering services primarily for transmission- and distribution-class substations. It manages the physical electrical aspects of substation capital improvement and maintenance projects from initiation through closeout, supports business development and client relations, oversees project financial performance, and builds and mentors a team. The role also contributes to design development and review, multidisciplinary coordination, and construction-phase support.

This is a full-time, hybrid position available from any VHB office. The stated annual base salary range is $125,000 to $190,000, with additional incentives potentially available for highly qualified applicants. The offered base salary depends on job-related factors. Eligible employees may also receive incentive compensation, spot bonuses, merit-based increases, and benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or an associated field.
• At least 8 years of experience.
• Extensive market connectivity and business development skills.
• Proficiency in project and client relationship management and collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates.
• Expertise in the physical electrical aspects of substation projects.
• Ability to oversee designers and CADD technicians in developing drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes, and client-specific specifications and requirements.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to think critically.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code and National Electric Safety Code.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in the electrical substation area.
• Experience with ETAP, CDEGS, CAPE, or Aspen.
• Experience with MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Experience working in the northeastern United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow electrical engineering services primarily supporting transmission- and distribution-class substations.
• Engage in business development and client relations.
• Manage the physical electrical aspects of substation capital improvement and maintenance projects from initiation through closeout.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary substation project teams and serve as the physical electrical client-facing point of contact.
• Develop and review physical electrical drawings, material lists, calculations, analyses, reports, and specifications, including one-line diagrams, conduit sizing and layouts, physical layouts and elevations, equipment specifications, AC and DC calculations, voltage drop, lightning, grounding, and lighting studies.
• Support construction through site visits and review of RFIs and submittals.
• Monitor and project financial performance.
• Build a team and mentor staff to help them develop their skills and achieve their goals.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition programs.
• Annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases may be available to eligible employees.
• Flexible, hybrid work environment.
• Learning and development support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior