Substation Group Leader

Verdantas•San Diego, CA

1d•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?

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
10+ years of direct substation physical and electrical engineering experience.
Professional Engineering license in any state and the ability to acquire further licensure in other states.
A combination of education and a demonstrated related experience may be considered in lieu of education and experience requirements.
Solid comprehension and application of design software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD.
Proficient with Windows-based software such as Word and Excel, which are frequently used to develop project deliverables.
Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
Ability to work in a team environment with others including, but not limited to, Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and drafters in multi-discipline groups.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and work product quality.

Responsibilities

Develop project plans, including project scope of work 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
Responsible for the direct management and supervision of assigned direct reports
Responsible for building, scaling and leading a high-performing team of engineers
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
Control building layout/plan and section/elevation drawings
Lead, mentor, and help grow a team of engineers and designers
Manage day-to-day activities for your team
Set goals and expectations for each team member
Assist in annual performance reviews
Develop new, or modify existing: Electrical layout/plan of substation equipment and structures
Substation foundation layout/plan drawings
Section/elevation views from layout/plan drawings
Conduit layout/plan drawings
Substation grounding layout/plan drawings