Lead Substation Physical Engineer

Dewberry•Denver, CO

2d•$178,000 - $253,000

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 the opportunity to build and mentor a team while delivering projects for utilities, government entities, and private institutions. Supported by the Energy Project Management Office and a network of more than 76 electrical engineers, the successful candidate will provide technical and strategic leadership for substation design, including equipment layouts, bus configurations, grounding, conduit systems, cable routing, lightning protection, and electrical clearances. The role also oversees construction drawing packages, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, and ensures designs meet safety, operational, and constructability requirements. The position contributes to developing talent, establishing design standards, fostering innovation, and growing Dewberry’s substation capabilities. Experience with protection and control systems is necessary and will support success in the role. Dewberry is a market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. The projected annual salary range is $178,000–$253,000, subject to variation based on skills, experience, location, and market conditions. Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization. The posting will remain open for at least three days from its posting date and until filled.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science 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.
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 related codes.
Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills for coordination with other disciplines and client interface.
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 the technical team.
Collaborate proactively and productively 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 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 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 ensure designs meet safety, operational, and constructability requirements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance for regular full-time employees and eligible dependents, effective the first of the month following hire.
Life insurance for the employee, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.
529 College Savings Plans.
Travel Assistance.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Supplemental Life Insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Annual bonus and stipend eligibility for positions within the officer program; amounts vary by program level and bonuses depend on company performance.
Discounted purchase programs.