Electrical Engineering Lead - Substations

VHB; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Flexible work environment

Technology-empowered culture

Support for skill growth

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Job summary

VHB is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Lead for their Energy Evolution Practice in Boston, MA. This role involves leading electrical engineering services for substations, managing projects, engaging in business development, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Strong project management skills, client relationship management, and expertise in substation projects are essential. The salary range is $125,000-$160,000 annually, and the position offers a hybrid work environment alongside best-in-class benefits.

Qualifications

• 8-11+ years of experience required in the field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical substations preferred.
• PE (Professional Engineer) license required.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code and National Electric Safety Code is necessary.
• Experience in the northeastern U.S. is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow electrical engineering services.
• Engage in business development and client relations.
• Manage substation projects from initiation to closeout.
• Collaborate with multidiscipline project teams.
• Develop/review technical documentation and specifications.
• Support construction through site visits and RFI/submittal reviews.
• Monitor and project financial performance.
• Mentor staff and build a strong team.

Skills

Market connectivity

Project/client management

Collaborative problem solving

Expertise in substation projects

Supervising designers and CADD technicians

Strong project management

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

CDEGS

CAPE

Aspen

Microstation

AutoCAD

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION Electrical Engineering Lead | Energy Evolution Practice | VHB | Any VHB Office | Hybrid

Overview

VHB is looking to add an experienced Electrical Engineer Lead (physical electrical) with extensive substation experience to our growing Energy Engineering practice. The position would work with other practice groups in VHB, including civil and structural engineering, environmental, planning, and regulatory groups primarily as part of an integrated team supporting energy project design, permitting, and delivery. Ideally this candidate will have strong project/client management skills, leadership experience, market connectivity and thrive as a seller-doer.

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 & Abilities

• Extensive market connectivity and business development skills.
• Proficient in project and client relationship management and collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates.
• Expertise in the physical electrical aspects of substation projects.
• Ability to oversee designers and CADD technicians in the development of drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes, and client specific project specifications and requirements.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to think critically.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or associated field/ MS in Electrical Engineering a plus
• 8-11+ years experience required
• 5+ years experience in the electrical substation area a plus
• PE required
• Experience with ETAP, CDEGS, CAPE, Aspen a plus
• Experience with Microstation and AutoCAD software a plus
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code and National Electric Safety Code.
• Experience working in the northeastern U.S. is highly preferred.

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $125,000-160,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

What We Offer

• Building What’s Next, Together. Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.
• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success.
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change.
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI.
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment.

We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.