Lead Engineer - Substations
About The Position
LaBella is hiring a Lead Engineer - Substations for its Program Management Services Division, based at a client’s office. The division provides management services for complex projects and multi-year capital programs, combining business consulting, project management, financial control and monitoring, administrative support, and technical support. The Lead Engineer oversees project engineering across all phases, from scoping and budgeting through design, construction, and closeout. The role provides technical leadership on complex, high-impact projects; develops conceptual designs based on Avangrid Standards; guides departmental engineers; and serves as the team’s subject matter expert. The engineer also works with external designers and contractors to ensure compliance with company policies, standards, best practices, and applicable codes.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of engineering experience in the functional area.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Responsibilities
- Oversee project engineering performance through all phases, including scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, contract management and design, engineering design, construction, and closeout.
- Perform standard and complex engineering analyses, designs, and calculations.
- Lead and create conceptual designs based on Avangrid Standards, and oversee external detailed designers to ensure consistency among operating companies.
- Ensure engineering designs meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards.
- Use engineering knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.
- Provide technical leadership on the most complex projects with broad business impact.
- Mentor, develop, and support the team in technical skills.
- Serve as the team’s subject matter expert.
- Liaise with and direct contractors on company policy, standards, and best practices.
- Work independently with little supervision.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule
- Health and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability
- Profit sharing
- Paid time off
- Leadership development program
- Fitness reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
- Wellness program
- Team building events
- Community service events
- Year-end incentive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
