Lead Substation Physical Engineer

Dewberry • Denver, CO

9h • $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 provides technical and strategic leadership for substation design, including equipment layouts, bus configurations, grounding, conduit systems, cable routing, lightning protection, and electrical clearances. The successful candidate will oversee construction drawing packages, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure designs satisfy safety, operational, and constructability requirements.

The position also involves building and mentoring a high-performing team, developing talent and design standards, fostering innovation, and growing Dewberry’s substation capabilities. The engineer will work with the Energy Project Management Office and a network of more than 76 electrical engineers, and will support projects for utilities, government entities, and private institutions. Experience with protection and control systems is necessary.

Dewberry describes itself as a professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. The position offers a projected annual salary range of $178,000–$253,000, which may vary based on skills, experience, location, and market conditions. Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering.
• At least 20 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 other 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 technical teams.
• Collaborate proactively with other groups and company offices.
• Collaborate with and manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist with training and mentoring staff.
• Participate in 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 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 growth of the medium- and high-voltage substation design practice.
• Oversee substation design and construction drawing packages, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring safety, operational, and constructability requirements are met.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance for regular full-time employees and eligible dependents, effective the first of the month after hire.
• Life insurance for the employee, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, 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 in the officer program; amounts vary by program level and bonuses depend on company performance.
• Discounted purchase programs.
• Pre-tax employee contributions toward a share of medical and dental insurance premiums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior