Senior Project Manager- Substation Engineer

Ardurra•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Cannon & Cannon, Inc. (An Ardurra Company) is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Substation Engineering to lead complex electrical substation projects while serving as a trusted partner to our utility and industrial clients. This role blends technical leadership, project execution, and customer success, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with client expectations. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of substation design and construction, strong cross-functional leadership skills, and a customer-first mindset.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Mechanical Engineering (BSME), or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university
10 years of experience in high-voltage electric substation design
10+ years of project management experience
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) and willingness to obtain additional licenses in other states
Detailed knowledge of NEC and NESC code requirements
Strong understanding of power utilization equipment, including switchgear, protective relays, breakers, transformers, motors, and generators
Experience in the utility industry
Effective verbal and written communication skills to engage with clients, partners, and team members
Experience managing budgets, schedules, and risk
30% Travel Required

Nice To Haves

10-12 years' experience working in utility substations
Previous experience leading a design team and mentoring junior engineers
PMP or equivalent project management certification

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and supervise the work of engineering professionals and technicians.
Lead detailed design of high-voltage substations, including:
General arrangement and equipment layout
Elevations and sections
Bus and cable layout and calculations
Grounding design and analysis
Shielding design and analysis
Facility lighting
Single- and three-line diagrams
Protection and control schematics
Wiring and connection diagrams
Foundation layout and design
Secondary containment design and calculations
Protective relay settings
Prepare and/or review:
Calculations for faults, grounding, lightning protection, and rigid bus bracing and supports
Transformer sizing
AC and DC auxiliary system sizing
Arrester and insulator coordination and selection
Project specifications for materials, equipment, and construction requirements
Perform other electrical design and studies, including substation design; arc flash, system, capacitor, and grounding studies; and design support for electrical power supply elements in street lighting and traffic signal designs.
Perform point selection for substation IEDs and interface with SCADA, communications, and security systems.
Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.