Electrical Engineering Lead - Substations

VHB • Watertown, MA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is seeking an experienced physical electrical engineering lead with extensive substation experience to support its growing Energy Engineering practice. The role works with civil, structural, environmental, planning, and regulatory groups as part of integrated teams delivering energy project design, permitting, and delivery. The successful candidate will bring leadership, project and client management capabilities, market connectivity, and a seller-doer approach.

The lead will grow VHB’s electrical engineering services, primarily for transmission- and distribution-class substations, and manage the physical electrical aspects of substation capital improvement and maintenance projects from initiation through closeout. The position includes client-facing project leadership, technical design and review, construction-phase support, financial monitoring, business development, and mentoring staff.

This is a full-time hybrid role available from any VHB office. The full-time annual base salary range is $155,000 to $230,000+, with additional incentives possible for highly qualified applicants. VHB states that the offered base salary depends on job-related factors. Eligible employees may receive incentive compensation, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, along with a benefits package that includes participation in the 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or an associated field.
• At least 11 years of experience.
• Expertise in the physical electrical aspects of substation projects.
• Extensive market connectivity and business development skills.
• Proficiency in project and client relationship management and collaborative problem-solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including report writing and presentations.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to think critically.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code and National Electric Safety Code.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree 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 is highly preferred.

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, sharing experience to help individuals develop their skills and achieve their goals.
• Oversee designers and CADD technicians in developing drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes, and client-specific specifications and requirements.

Benefits

• Eligible participation in VHB’s 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition programs.
• Eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases.
• Flexible, hybrid work environment.
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies.

What This Job Offers

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