Electrical Engineering Lead - Substations & Growth

VHB; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition programs

Job summary

VHB is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer Lead to join the Energy Evolution Practice. The role focuses on physical electrical substation projects, design reviews, and delivering integrated energy solutions for transmission and distribution.

You will mentor staff, manage projects and client relationships, lead business development, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across offices in hybrid work environments.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in the electrical substation area is a plus.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code and National Electric Safety Code.
• Experience working in the northeastern U.S. is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the electrical engineering service primarily supporting transmission/distribution class substations.
• Engage in business development and client relations.
• Manage the physical electrical aspects of substation capital improvement and maintenance projects from initiation through closeout.
• Collaborate with multidiscipline substation project teams and serve as the physical electrical client-facing point of contact.
• Develop/review physical electrical drawings, material lists, calculations, analyses, reports, and specifications such as one-line diagrams, conduit sizing and layouts, physical layouts and elevations, equipment specifications, AC and DC calculations, and voltage drop, lightning, grounding, and lighting studies.
• Support the construction phase through site visits and RFI/submittal reviews.
• Monitor and project financial performance.
• Build a team and mentor staff by sharing wisdom and experiences to help individuals develop their skills and achieve their goals.

Skills

Market connectivity

Client relations

Substation electrical

Design oversight

Project management

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

CDEGS

CAPE

Aspen

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

VHB is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer Lead to join the Energy Evolution Practice. The role focuses on physical electrical substation projects, design reviews, and delivering integrated energy solutions for transmission and distribution.

You will mentor staff, manage projects and client relationships, lead business development, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across offices in hybrid work environments.