Engineering Supervisor - Substations

PCRecruiter - Recruitment Software & Applicant Tracking System; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-paced engineering consulting firm focused on power infrastructure as an Engineering Supervisor - Substations. In this fully remote role, you will lead significant projects in high-voltage transmission, mentor a skilled engineering team, and ensure high-quality deliverables, shaping impactful energy solutions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company matching

Generous PTO, including vacation and paid holidays

Paid family leave

Flexible work scheduling options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience designing protection and control systems for high-voltage substations.
• Strong understanding of substation design standards and project lifecycle.
• Detail-oriented with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex substation protection and control engineering projects.
• Supervise a growing team of engineers, providing mentorship.
• Conduct engineering calculations including voltage drop and short circuit analysis.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

EIT certification

PE license

Job description

Engineering Supervisor - Substations

Location: Remote (U.S. Based)

We're looking for an Engineering Supervisor - Substations to spearhead key design and protection initiatives for high-voltage transmission and distribution systems in a fast-paced engineering consulting firm focused on power infrastructure. This fully remote opportunity offers a chance to work on impactful energy solutions while mentoring a team of skilled engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex substation protection and control engineering projects from concept through completion, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Oversee the creation and modification of electrical design documentation including one-lines, three-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, panel arrangements, cable routing, and bills of materials.
• Guide the design and integration of auxiliary AC/DC systems, SCADA interfaces, and communications for substation control systems.
• Conduct and review engineering calculations including voltage drop, short circuit analysis, battery sizing, and relay coordination studies.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, clients, designers, and drafting personnel to align on project scopes and execution.
• Conduct site walk-downs to assess requirements and verify project readiness.
• Participate in procurement planning, including coordinating material deliveries and participating in vendor discussions.
• Support and attend project meetings, providing technical insight and contributing to strategic planning.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervise a growing team of engineers, providing mentorship, performance evaluations, and career development support.
• Lead by example in promoting a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous learning.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment in alignment with company values and policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• EIT certification required; PE license highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience designing protection and control systems for high-voltage substations (15kV–500kV).
• Strong understanding of substation design standards and utility-level project lifecycle.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor junior engineering staff.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience.
• Enjoy a full benefits suite, featuring medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and virtual healthcare access.
• Generous PTO, including vacation, personal time, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Paid family leave (maternity, paternity, adoption, foster care).
• Life insurance, disability insurance, and flexible work scheduling options.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is a leading executive search firm, specializing in engineering recruitment. Our engineering recruiting team has expertise placing high-performing talent in areas such as electrical, mechanical, civil, and telecom engineering. Learn more at bit.ly/46IAFRJ