Lead Substation Physical Engineer

Dewberry•Owings Mills, MD

10h

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Substation Physical Engineer to lead the growth of its medium- and high-voltage substation design practice. The role combines technical and strategic leadership with responsibility for building and mentoring a high-performing team and delivering projects for utilities, government entities, and private institutions. The engineer will lead substation design, including equipment layouts, bus configurations, grounding, conduit systems, cable routing, lightning protection, and electrical clearances. The position also oversees construction drawing packages, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, and ensures designs meet safety, operational, and constructability requirements. The leader will develop talent, establish design standards, foster innovation, and support the continued growth of Dewberry’s substation capabilities. Experience with protection and control systems is necessary. Dewberry is a professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. The position works with the Energy Project Management Office, Energy PMO leadership, energy client managers, and a network of more than 76 electrical engineers. Responsibilities include client engagement, technical and quality oversight, project planning, staffing, recruiting, and supporting the company’s culture and long-term client and employee success.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering.
20 or more years of experience, including relevant experience on medium- and high-voltage substation design projects.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Experience designing medium- and high-voltage substation electrical systems and producing design deliverables.
Experience with protection and control systems.
Proven leadership skills, including delegating to engineering and design staff.
Experience with regulated utility substation design standards.
Working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Codes, and other related codes.
Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills for coordination with other disciplines and client interaction.
Self-starter with initiative, drive, and determination.

Responsibilities

Meet with prospective and existing clients to demonstrate technical capabilities.
Coordinate with Energy PMO leadership and energy client managers.
Develop technical approaches and engineering estimates, and organize technical teams.
Collaborate with other groups and company offices.
Collaborate with and manage multidisciplinary teams.
Train and mentor staff.
Engage with project deliverables, including quality-control reviews and adherence to the quality management system.
Serve as a subject matter expert for internal team members.
Provide technical and quality oversight of project work.
Establish and improve standards.
Adhere to project design schedules and budgets.
Monitor staffing, talent, and capacity, and advise Energy PMO and the Business Unit Manager on current and future needs.
Work with operations and HR to recruit, develop, and retain energy talent.
Promote Dewberry’s culture, values, and commitment to long-term client and employee success.
Lead the design of medium- and high-voltage substations, including equipment layouts, bus configurations, grounding, conduit systems, cable routing, lightning protection, and electrical clearances.
Oversee construction drawing packages and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs meet safety, operational, and constructability requirements.
Develop talent, establish design standards, foster innovation, and support growth of Dewberry’s substation capabilities.