Substation Physical Design Project Lead

ZipRecruiter; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Marlborough is seeking a senior electrical engineer to lead multiple substation design projects. The role requires strong leadership skills to guide a team of engineers while collaborating with clients. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in substation design and excellent communication abilities. Competitive salary and relocation assistance are offered.

Benefits

Competitive base pay

Annual bonus opportunities

Relocation assistance

Career growth opportunities

Sponsorship for qualified candidates

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in substation physical design.
• Experience with AIS and GIS substations is a plus.
• PE license is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple substation physical design projects as the technical lead.
• Guide a team of engineers to ensure delivery excellence.
• Collaborate with clients and cross-discipline teams.

Skills

Substation design expertise

Project management skills

Strong communication skills

Engineering calculations

Collaboration with cross-discipline teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a senior electrical engineer with strong leadership capabilities to oversee multiple substation physical design projects. This individual will serve as the technical lead, guiding a team of 5–6 supporting engineers and ensuring project delivery excellence. While the role is project-driven and client-facing, it does not include formal personnel management. The candidate should have a proven track record in substation design, with the ability to handle anywhere from one to five projects at a time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple substation physical design projects as the technical lead.
• Guide a team of 5–6 supporting engineers to ensure project delivery excellence.
• Collaborate with clients and cross-discipline teams to meet project objectives.
• Maintain a project-driven and client-facing posture without formal personnel management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or closely related field).
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in substation physical design.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and cross-discipline teams.
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing and performing quality checks on substation design deliverables.

Technical Expertise Sought

• Development and quality review of physical layouts and electrical assemblies for medium- and high-voltage substations (greenfield and brownfield).
• Preparation of plan views, section views, and bills of material.
• Routing and design of trenches and conduits.
• Design of low- and medium-voltage AC distribution systems (120V, 240V, 480V).
• Specification and evaluation of substation equipment.
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes (NEC, ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, NESC).
• Performing engineering calculations, including:
  • AC service sizing
  • Grounding studies
  • Lightning and lighting protection
  • Conduit fill and sizing
• Experience with AIS (Air-Insulated Substations) and GIS (Gas-Insulated Substations).
• Ability to coordinate closely with structural and civil engineering groups to ensure integrated design.
• PE license; not required

What We Offer

• Competitive base pay and annual bonus opportunities.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• Huge career growth opportunities within a dynamic project environment.
• Exposure to a wide range of substation projects across New England.
• Sponsorship to qualified candidates with USCIS work requirements