Lead Substation Physical Engineer
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 and offers the opportunity to build and mentor a team while delivering projects for utilities, government entities, and private institutions. The position is supported by the Energy Project Management Office and a network of more than 76 electrical engineers. The engineer will lead design of medium- and high-voltage substations, including equipment layouts, bus configurations, grounding, conduit systems, cable routing, lightning protection, and electrical clearances. The role oversees construction drawing packages, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, and ensures designs satisfy safety, operational, and constructability requirements. Experience with protection and control systems is necessary. In addition to technical oversight, the position develops talent, establishes design standards, fosters innovation, and supports the continued growth of Dewberry’s substation capabilities. The role also involves client engagement, project planning and quality management, staffing and recruitment, and promoting Dewberry’s culture and long-term client and employee success.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering.
- 20+ years of experience, including relevant experience working 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 with other groups and company offices.
- Collaborate with and manage multidisciplinary teams.
- Train and mentor staff.
- Participate in project deliverables, including quality control reviews, and adhere 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
