Electrical Engineering Lead - Substations

VHB • Orlando, FL

15h • $155,000 - $230,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is seeking an experienced physical electrical engineer with extensive substation experience to join its growing Energy Engineering practice. The role works with civil, structural, environmental, planning, and regulatory groups as part of integrated teams supporting energy project design, permitting, and delivery. The position is suited to a seller-doer with project and client management skills, leadership experience, and market connectivity. It is based at any VHB office in a hybrid work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or an associated field.
• At least 11 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.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including report writing and presentations.
• Self-motivation and the ability to think critically.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code and National Electric Safety Code.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least five 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, and 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 skills and achieve their goals.
• Oversee designers and CADD technicians in developing drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes, and client-specific requirements.

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