Power Substation Area Lead - #2913

Wade Trim•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

We are looking for a Power Area Lead to join our Industrial Commercial Energy group to improve infrastructure in our offices. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and ten or more years of experience in the Power Industry. Candidates should have strong people and team-building skills to effectively communicate with clients and other staff. This person should also be highly motivated, organized, and able to interpret technical data and perform technical writing. This position requires exceptional interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in networking within the consultant and client communities. Typical responsibilities include: Operational: Responsible for financial performance of a division (office or practice area) of designated market segment. Track monthly workload to coordinate staffing needs with the Market Segment Lead (MSL) and recommend staff changes as needed. Track operational progress of the team(s). Promote consistent technical excellence. Review and approve all contracts and seek input from MSL as appropriate. Manage project teams within area. Effectively coordinate division (office or practice) activities with the MSL. Accountable for Project Manager/Client Manager performance. Responsible for client profitability. Assist the Project Manager in A/R and invoicing. Approve training/seminars and memberships with annual budget and coordinate with other Area Leads within the market segment. Manage Utilization and Projects in Trouble. Approve time sheets. Sales/Business Development: Develop, implement, lead, and support the strategic initiatives cultivating new market opportunities. Review proposals including the scope, schedule and fee and assign as needed. Monitor client satisfaction. Manage pricing strategies to drive profitability of market. Identify strategic growth opportunities for market segment. Chair regularly scheduled discussions to coordinate business development and operational issues. Responsible for market segment sales and budget. Requires exceptional interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in networking within the consultant and client communities. Strong people and team-building skills to effectively communicate with clients and other staff. Highly motivated, organized, and able to interpret technical data and perform technical writing. Technical Leadership & Engineering. Project Execution: Serve as the technical lead and engineer of record (as applicable) for substation projects. Lead the planning, design, and engineering execution of distribution and transmission substations for utility and energy clients. Oversee development and review of: Substation layouts, elevations, and general arrangements. High‑voltage equipment specifications and selection. Protection & control philosophies, schematics, wiring, and relay settings (as applicable). Grounding, lightning protection, and auxiliary systems. Ensure engineering deliverables meet client standards, regulatory requirements, and industry codes (IEEE, NESC, NEC, NFPA, local utility criteria). Perform and/or review technical studies including short‑circuit, grounding, equipment ratings, and protection coordination. Provide senior‑level QA/QC review of calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports prior to issuance. Client Interface & Consulting Services: Act as a primary technical interface with utility and owner clients. Lead or support client meetings, design reviews, and technical workshops. Translate client needs into clear scopes, assumptions, and deliverables. Provide engineering judgment and recommendations, including alternatives analysis, constructability input, and cost/schedule impacts. Team Leadership & Staff Development: Lead, mentor, and develop engineering and design staff within the substation discipline. Assign work, provide technical guidance, and ensure deliverables meet quality, schedule, and budget expectations. Support development of standard details, specifications, templates, and best practices. Contribute to building and maintaining a high‑performing consulting team. Maintain a safe working environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in area of practice required
10 years of experience in the Power Industry required
Knowledge of Power Distribution, Transmission, and Substation required
Strong people and team-building skills to effectively communicate with clients and other staff.
Highly motivated, organized, and able to interpret technical data and perform technical writing.
Requires exceptional interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in networking within the consultant and client communities.

Responsibilities

Responsible for financial performance of a division (office or practice area) of designated market segment.
Track monthly workload to coordinate staffing needs with the Market Segment Lead (MSL) and recommend staff changes as needed.
Track operational progress of the team(s).
Promote consistent technical excellence.
Review and approve all contracts and seek input from MSL as appropriate.
Manage project teams within area.
Effectively coordinate division (office or practice) activities with the MSL.
Accountable for Project Manager/Client Manager performance.
Responsible for client profitability.
Assist the Project Manager in A/R and invoicing.
Approve training/seminars and memberships with annual budget and coordinate with other Area Leads within the market segment.
Manage Utilization and Projects in Trouble.
Approve time sheets.
Develop, implement, lead, and support the strategic initiatives cultivating new market opportunities.
Review proposals including the scope, schedule and fee and assign as needed.
Monitor client satisfaction.
Manage pricing strategies to drive profitability of market.
Identify strategic growth opportunities for market segment.
Chair regularly scheduled discussions to coordinate business development and operational issues.
Responsible for market segment sales and budget.
Serve as the technical lead and engineer of record (as applicable) for substation projects.
Lead the planning, design, and engineering execution of distribution and transmission substations for utility and energy clients.
Oversee development and review of: Substation layouts, elevations, and general arrangements. High‑voltage equipment specifications and selection. Protection & control philosophies, schematics, wiring, and relay settings (as applicable). Grounding, lightning protection, and auxiliary systems.
Ensure engineering deliverables meet client standards, regulatory requirements, and industry codes (IEEE, NESC, NEC, NFPA, local utility criteria).
Perform and/or review technical studies including short‑circuit, grounding, equipment ratings, and protection coordination.
Provide senior‑level QA/QC review of calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports prior to issuance.
Act as a primary technical interface with utility and owner clients.
Lead or support client meetings, design reviews, and technical workshops.
Translate client needs into clear scopes, assumptions, and deliverables.
Provide engineering judgment and recommendations, including alternatives analysis, constructability input, and cost/schedule impacts.
Lead, mentor, and develop engineering and design staff within the substation discipline.
Assign work, provide technical guidance, and ensure deliverables meet quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
Support development of standard details, specifications, templates, and best practices.
Contribute to building and maintaining a high‑performing consulting team.
Maintain a safe working environment.