Lead Substation Physical Engineer

Dewberry•Owings Mills, MD

2d•$170,000 - $220,000

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 offers an opportunity to build and mentor a high-performing team and deliver projects for utilities, government entities, and private institutions. Backed by the Energy Project Management Office and a network of more than 76 electrical engineers, the successful candidate will provide technical and strategic leadership in substation design. The work includes equipment layouts, bus configurations, grounding, conduit systems, cable routing, lightning protection, electrical clearances, and oversight of construction drawing packages. The engineer will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure designs meet safety, operational, and constructability requirements. The role also includes developing talent, establishing design standards, fostering innovation, and growing Dewberry’s substation capabilities. Experience with protection and control systems is necessary. The position involves client engagement, project technical and quality oversight, staffing and capacity planning, and coordination with Energy PMO leadership, energy client managers, operations, and HR.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering.
20 or more years of experience, including relevant work 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.
Proven leadership skills, including delegating to engineering and design staff.
Self-starter with initiative, drive, and determination.
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 interface.
Experience with protection and control systems.

Responsibilities

Meet with prospective and existing clients to demonstrate technical capabilities.
Coordinate with Energy PMO leadership and energy client managers.
Develop technical approaches and engineer estimates, and organize technical teams.
Collaborate proactively with other groups and company offices.
Collaborate with and manage multidisciplinary teams.
Assist with training and mentoring 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 the Energy PMO and 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 medium- and high-voltage substation design, 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.