Substation Electrical Manager

Arcadis•Chicago, GA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a highly motivated Substation Electrical Manager for its North America Power Delivery & Renewable team in the USA. This senior Lead Technical position involves interfacing directly with clients and the Arcadis power delivery team, acting as a project management, project engineering, proposal management, and business development manager. The role ensures day-to-day client engagement, coordination, and project execution, adhering to all applicable codes, standards, and Arcadis policies (Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance, Quality Control). The incumbent will collaborate with other Power Delivery departments (Protection & Control, Transmission, Renewable Energy, Distribution & EV Technology, System Planning and Studies) and other Arcadis business divisions. The position includes coordinating the power delivery & renewable energy team and performing hands-on Substation Electrical Engineering across all voltage classes, including detailed design and studies for utility and developer clients. Collaboration with other renewable energy teams (wind, solar, BESS, Green H2) is also expected. As part of the team, you will help improve quality of life by delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering from an accredited college or university.
Minimum 10 years of direct Substation Electrical engineering & design experience in Power and Utility industry.
Experience with key considerations for substation physical layouts, sections & elevations, bus configurations, cable and conduit sizing, grounding, control building, lighting & lightning, and all aspects of HV and EHV substation engineering & design and studies.
Proficient in AutoCAD and SKM/ETAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, other engineering software to complete substation design.
Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards.

Nice To Haves

PE license
Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities

Participate in substation design at all stages of project development, including concept, pre-feasibility, feasibility, detail design, procurement and construction, and also in substation asset management/condition studies.
Coordinate design activities with other engineering disciplines to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion.
Lead and participate in the preparation of project estimates, engineering estimates and proposals, and client engagement and business development activities.
Manage and grow the Substation Electrical team and serve as a mentor to staff.
Lead substation design on large/complex projects and perform quality reviews.
Act as Project Manager, Proposal Manager, Program Manager, Account Manager and Technical Lead to support services and plan, develop, and grow power delivery clients' goals and business growth for the region.
Serve as a mentor to junior members of the team.
Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians.
Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.