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, with teams offering business consulting, project management, financial control and monitoring, administrative, and technical support. The role leads and oversees substation project engineering from scoping and budgeting through conceptual engineering, contract management and design, engineering design, construction, and closeout. The Lead Engineer develops conceptual designs based on Avangrid Standards, oversees external detailed designers, ensures engineering designs meet applicable codes and standards, and provides technical leadership and guidance to engineers and project teams. The position requires independent work with little supervision. The stated salary range is $75,000–$120,000; the offered salary may depend on factors including relevant experience, education, and work location.
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
- Lead and oversee project engineering performance throughout scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, contract management and design, engineering design, construction, and closeout.
- Perform standard and complex engineering analyses, designs, and calculations.
- Create new 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 complex projects with broad business impact.
- Mentor, develop, and support the team in technical skills; serve as the team 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
- Employee assistance programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
