Senior Substation Engineer

Verdantas•Wilmington, DE

35d•$130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities? We are seeking an experienced Substation Engineer to help us with our growing workload. The candidate should be self-driven and detail-oriented and thrive on taking ownership, quickly adapting to challenges, and solving problems. The position is hybrid and located at our Wilmington, DE office. At Verdantas, our Power team is transforming the electric utility industry through innovative, impactful projects. We lead the way in decommissioning and repurposing coal-fired plants, ensuring environmental compliance and sustainable redevelopment. Our expertise spans power delivery system upgrades—from transmission lines to substations—while integrating advanced engineering and environmental strategies to meet regulatory demands and boost reliability. We also drive digital transformation in utility asset management with cutting-edge 3D modeling and laser scanning. Join us to power the shift toward cleaner, smarter energy solutions. Apply today and make a lasting impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
Minimum 8+ years of experience with substation electrical physical, protection, control, and SCADA Communication Engineering in the power industry and professional services for greenfield and brownfield substations
Proficiency in Engineering studies software such as ETAP, EMTP, SKM, CDEGS/WinIGS, Microsoft Suite, AI tools, etc.
Experience in reviewing electrical, protection, control, SCADA communication schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams
Experience in SEL/GE relays, relay settings, system studies such as arc flash, short circuit, coordination, and engineering studies such as grounding analysis, transient studies, conduit, cable V drop, lighting, lightning, AC & DC system sizing, equipment sizing, etc.
Proficiency in engineering standards such as IEEE, NESC, NEC, OSHA, etc.
Proficiency with project management, resource management, and financial analysis tools
Strong analytical, problem-solving, supervisory, and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

A Professional Engineering License in Power is preferred
Testing and commissioning of equipment and relays’ experience is preferred
Experience in renewable energy, such as PV, wind, and BESS, is preferred
Experience with 3D substation design preferred
Experience leading FAT and SAT for Control House, switchgear house, Transformer, etc. is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop project plans, including project scope of work and WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) for complex multi-discipline-based substation Engineering projects and EPC projects
Manage Substation project execution, including project scope, schedule, budget, and project resources, including external vendors, consultants, and contractors
Effectively track and stabilize projects, implement solutions to obstacles, and ensure client goals are achieved
Attend client meetings and communicate concerns and changes with the client to ensure a positive relationship and growth opportunities
Prepare and review preliminary designs
Prepare proposals, including budgetary estimates
Lead the development of plans, specifications, studies, estimates, material lists, and other deliverables
Ensure team adherence to QA/QC program
Prepare job postings, conduct interviews, hire, onboard, train, and mentor engineers
Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations
Perform project-related preliminary and pre-commissioning inspection site visits, including periodic travel to meet clients throughout North America to develop business
Read, interpret, and review technical drawings, schematics, isometrics, process & instrumentation diagrams, specifications, and system operating procedures
Develop and review bidding and construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and scopes of work
Apply knowledge of engineering principles to research, design, and evaluate products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet project requirements and generate technical reports
Confer with the design team to incorporate design information and client standards into the construction documents
Prepare/review technical reports and correspondence for project designs and studies
Drive safety initiatives
Responsible for operational efficiency, including minimizing outstanding WIP and A/R by ensuring client milestones, budgets, and expectations are met
Prepare/review and/or monitor complex schedules to ensure the timely completion of the project work
Review testing and commissioning reports of substation equipment and protection, and SCADA communications relays
Engage in business development efforts and prepare responses to Requests for Proposals