Lead Substation Physical Engineer

Dewberry • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Lead Substation Physical Engineer to lead the growth of its medium- and high-voltage substation design practice. The position provides technical and strategic leadership in substation design for utilities, government entities, and private institutions, with support from the Energy Project Management Office and a network of more than 76 electrical engineers.

The successful candidate will lead and mentor a high-performing team, oversee substation design and construction drawing packages, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure designs meet safety, operational, and constructability requirements. The role also includes developing talent, establishing design standards, fostering innovation, and expanding 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. It describes its culture through “Dewberry at Work,” a set of attributes intended to support employee success and high-quality client service. Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not sponsor new applicants for work authorization at this time.

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.
• Strong 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.
• 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.
• Ensure adherence 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 coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs meet safety, operational, and constructability requirements.

What This Job Offers

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