Senior Substation Project Engineer

KCI Technologies Inc.•Clearwater, FL

About The Position

As Energy Senior Project Engineer (Senior Project Engineer) at KCI, you will oversee the successful execution of engineering projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards, timelines, and budgetary constraints. The Senior Project Engineer plays a crucial role in driving project success and maintaining client satisfaction through their expertise and leadership. Work with the Project Manager for successful project execution. Key Technical Skills Required: The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening client relationships and supporting strategic initiatives within the transmission and substation markets, with opportunities to contribute to regional growth and practice leadership. Core Substation & Power System Expertise Advanced experience leading substation and power system engineering projects, including HV/MV substations, transmission interconnections, and grid infrastructure from concept through IFC delivery Strong capability in power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, grounding, arc flash, and system reliability analysis Ability to translate system study results into practical, constructible design solutions aligned with utility requirements and project constraints Strong understanding of utility interconnection requirements and the interface between generation, transmission, and distribution systems Substation Design & Technical Leadership Advanced experience in electrical power system design for generation, transmission, and distribution systems High-voltage substation engineering (34 kV–765 kV), including both physical and electrical design Strong understanding of utility standards and substation design practices, Engineering Standards, Codes & Compliance: NEC, IEEE, NESC & RUS Lead and review development of single-line, three-line, AC/DC schematics, and wiring diagrams, P&C schematics, grounding layouts, and equipment arrangements Design and integration of station service systems, grounding, conduit, and foundations Strong working knowledge of substation physical design principles, including bus configurations (ring bus, breaker-and-a-half, double bus), equipment clearances, conduit and cable routing, grounding systems, and constructability Protection & Control system design, including Relay philosophies and relay selection, Control panel layouts, I/O assignments and connection diagrams Ability to perform and review engineering calculations, including grounding grid design, cable sizing, voltage drop, and equipment selection Integration of physical substation design with P&C drawings Project Delivery & Client Interface Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, and budget, for a high-quality delivery and client satisfaction Ability to serve as a primary technical point of contact with utility clients, supporting coordination, issue resolution, and alignment with client expectations Experience supporting all phases of projects, including conceptual design, detailed engineering, IFR/IFC packages, construction support, and as-built documentation Experience reviewing vendor drawings, equipment submittals, and performing technical bid evaluations Team Development & Mentorship Ability to build, mentor, and lead a substation engineering team, supporting technical development and consistent delivery Experience establishing and enforcing QA/QC processes, engineering standards, and delivery workflows Strong coordination across multidisciplinary teams (P&C, Civil/Structural, Telecom) Ability to support practice growth, including proposal development, technical scoping, and alignment with strategic client opportunities Field Integration & Construction Support Extensive experience supporting field activities, including site walkdowns, constructability reviews, and field investigations Ability to provide construction oversight, including equipment installation review and issue resolution Experience supporting testing, energization, and commissioning of substation and power system infrastructure Strong understanding of how field conditions impact engineering design and project execution Tools, Standards & Technical Proficiency Proficiency with power system analysis tools such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, or PSCAD Proficiency with design tools such as AutoCAD and/or MicroStation

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related field (AEC Industry)
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
Proven experience in planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring engineering projects.
Proven experience in project management roles, with a track record of successful project delivery.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to construction management, quality assurance, and safety protocols.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment.
Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.
Advanced experience leading substation and power system engineering projects, including HV/MV substations, transmission interconnections, and grid infrastructure from concept through IFC delivery
Strong capability in power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, grounding, arc flash, and system reliability analysis
Ability to translate system study results into practical, constructible design solutions aligned with utility requirements and project constraints
Strong understanding of utility interconnection requirements and the interface between generation, transmission, and distribution systems
Advanced experience in electrical power system design for generation, transmission, and distribution systems
High-voltage substation engineering (34 kV–765 kV), including both physical and electrical design
Strong understanding of utility standards and substation design practices, Engineering Standards, Codes & Compliance: NEC, IEEE, NESC & RUS
Lead and review development of single-line, three-line, AC/DC schematics, and wiring diagrams, P&C schematics, grounding layouts, and equipment arrangements
Design and integration of station service systems, grounding, conduit, and foundations
Strong working knowledge of substation physical design principles, including bus configurations (ring bus, breaker-and-a-half, double bus), equipment clearances, conduit and cable routing, grounding systems, and constructability
Protection & Control system design, including Relay philosophies and relay selection, Control panel layouts, I/O assignments and connection diagrams
Ability to perform and review engineering calculations, including grounding grid design, cable sizing, voltage drop, and equipment selection
Integration of physical substation design with P&C drawings
Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, and budget, for a high-quality delivery and client satisfaction
Ability to serve as a primary technical point of contact with utility clients, supporting coordination, issue resolution, and alignment with client expectations
Experience supporting all phases of projects, including conceptual design, detailed engineering, IFR/IFC packages, construction support, and as-built documentation
Experience reviewing vendor drawings, equipment submittals, and performing technical bid evaluations
Ability to build, mentor, and lead a substation engineering team, supporting technical development and consistent delivery
Experience establishing and enforcing QA/QC processes, engineering standards, and delivery workflows
Strong coordination across multidisciplinary teams (P&C, Civil/Structural, Telecom)
Ability to support practice growth, including proposal development, technical scoping, and alignment with strategic client opportunities
Extensive experience supporting field activities, including site walkdowns, constructability reviews, and field investigations
Ability to provide construction oversight, including equipment installation review and issue resolution
Experience supporting testing, energization, and commissioning of substation and power system infrastructure
Strong understanding of how field conditions impact engineering design and project execution
Proficiency with power system analysis tools such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, or PSCAD
Proficiency with design tools such as AutoCAD and/or MicroStation

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, coordinate and direct large projects or engineering programs.
Supervise subordinate supervisors or team leaders.
Conduct research in problem areas of scope and complexity.
Ability and willingness to research and work in different geographies.
Serve as a staff specialist, applying advanced theories and concepts.
Assist in proposals, negotiations, and presentations.
Collaborate with internal departments for client relationship development.
Manage work routines and assign job activities.
Attend project team meetings.
Provide task performance reports.
Coordinate with other practices and sub-consultants.
Provide technical oversight and guidance.
Serve as task manager of select projects.
Mentor and train staff.
Comply with all KCI policies and procedures.
Ensure projects comply with ISO standards.
Conduct employee performance appraisals, when applicable.
Develop professional relationships through active participation in industry associations and community involvement.
Identify and assist in attracting talent to KCI.
Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting project scope.
Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters.
Assist with receivables management.
Work with the Project Manager to actively manage project budgets.
Achieve or exceed budgets individual utilization targets.
Conduct site visits and gather data.
Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
Review and approve shop drawings.
Compare field data to base plan.
Prepare preliminary concept designs.
Read and interpret technical documents.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

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