Engineering Supervisor

LVI Associates; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Supervisor, High Voltage Engineering to provide technical leadership for utility-scale solar, BESS, substation, and transmission projects in California. The role oversees design reviews, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness while ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with utilities and contractors, and drive engineering quality, schedule adherence, and risk management across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline required.
• PE license preferred; multi-state licensure a plus.
• 5+ years of experience leading substation, transmission, renewable energy, or BESS projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-voltage engineering efforts for utility-scale solar, BESS, substation, transmission, and collection system projects.
• Supervise internal engineers, consultants, and technical personnel supporting design, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Review engineering deliverables including protection and control schemes, electrical studies, interconnection documentation, equipment specifications, and construction packages.
• Coordinate technical solutions related to substations, transmission interconnections, SCADA integration, protection systems, and energization activities.
• Support engineering standards, value engineering initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance project performance and reliability.
• Provide technical input for procurement, vendor selection, bid evaluations, project planning, and contractor oversight.
• Collaborate with project management, construction, operations, utilities, engineers of record, and contractors to support successful project execution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable utility requirements, OSHA, NESC, NEC, IEEE, and other industry regulations.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff while promoting a strong safety culture.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Supervisor, High Voltage Engineering provides technical leadership and oversight for utility-scale renewable energy, substation, transmission, and battery energy storage (BESS) projects. This role is responsible for supporting high-voltage engineering activities from design review and procurement through construction, commissioning, and operational readiness while ensuring compliance with safety, utility, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-voltage engineering efforts for utility-scale solar, BESS, substation, transmission, and collection system projects.
• Supervise internal engineers, consultants, and technical personnel supporting design, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Review engineering deliverables, including protection and control schemes, electrical studies, interconnection documentation, equipment specifications, and construction packages.
• Coordinate technical solutions related to substations, transmission interconnections, SCADA integration, protection systems, and energization activities.
• Support engineering standards, value engineering initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance project performance and reliability.
• Provide technical input for procurement, vendor selection, bid evaluations, project planning, and contractor oversight.
• Collaborate with project management, construction, operations, utilities, engineers of record, and contractors to support successful project execution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable utility requirements, OSHA, NESC, NEC, IEEE, and other industry regulations.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff while promoting a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• PE license preferred; multi-state licensure is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience leading substation, transmission, renewable energy, or BESS projects.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage systems, including substations, transmission lines, protection and controls, utility interconnections, and collection systems.
• Familiarity with OSHA, NESC, NEC, IEEE, and utility standards.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation, equipment specifications, commissioning plans, and engineering deliverables.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage multiple projects, and coordinate with contractors, utilities, and project stakeholders.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting utility-scale solar and energy storage projects preferred.