HV Engineering Project Lead

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Lead to join its High Voltage team. This exciting role involves overseeing complex substation engineering projects, fostering collaboration across departments, and driving innovation in the Renewables sector. With a focus on Solar and Battery Energy Storage projects, the ideal candidate will lead a team, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while managing project schedules and budgets. If you are passionate about electrical engineering and eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in substation design and engineering.
• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree required.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects and oversee team execution.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to achieve project goals.
• Drive innovation and seek improvements in project execution.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Principles

Substation Engineering Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

Modeling Software

CAD Software

Problem Solving

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer License

Tools

Modeling Software for Grounding

CAD Software

PDF Editor

Job description

Location: Preference in Gilbert, AZ, Overland Park, KC, or Nashville, TN. Fully Remote Considered.

Overview:
It is an exciting time to join FastGrid. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Project Lead to join our growing High Voltage team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the successful execution of a diverse range of complex Physical and P&C Substation engineering projects and services in a team-oriented environment. With our continued growth, we anticipate that this position will evolve to include leadership responsibilities, with the successful candidate eventually leading a small team. As an experienced engineer and in collaboration with your team and other supporting staff, you will drive advancements in the Renewables industry in Solar and Battery Energy Storage projects and Utility Interconnections.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership: The successful candidate will provide strong leadership, overseeing the engineering work of the team, facilitating training, and fostering resource development to ensure the successful execution of projects. This leader will drive the delivery of substation projects, ensuring they meet quality standards and client specifications. Additionally, this role will be responsible for leading junior and experienced staff in completion of engineering designs and generation of construction drawings.
2. Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, across multiple departments (and geographies) to ensure project execution to support company goals and business objectives. Work closely with other departments driving excellence in the overall execution and client experience at FastGrid.
3. Innovation: This role demands a forward-thinking mindset, staying open to new ideas, technologies, and ways of working. It requires a willingness to challenge the status quo, explore innovative solutions, and continuously seek improvements to drive progress and efficiency.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Knowledge of software required to review plans, sections, schematics, details, wiring and BOM sheets for construction drawing sets.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of electrical engineering principles, industry standards, and codes with a passion for substation engineering design.
3. Ability to develop, follow, interpret and apply internal, client, and industry procedures and standards to complex design situations and provide guidance to staff in implementation.
4. Ability to develop, review and evaluate design alternatives based on experience, standards, and codes to solve constructability and design challenges and provide direction to staff.
5. Ability to drive multiple simultaneous project schedules and budgets in coordination with Project Managers and Sr Leadership with a deep understanding of project financials and implications to company success.
6. Ability to lead client interactions either from an office or field environment to answer technical and business questions, drive solutions, and mitigate negative impacts in stressful situations.
7. Excellent communication skills, high emotional intelligence, and an innate ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders (technical and non-technical alike).
8. Experience with and understanding of modeling software for grounding, lightning, and basic electrical calculations or modeling preferred. Intermediate CAD and PDF editor knowledge strongly preferred.

Requirements:

1. BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent Engineering BS degree. Preference to Power specific programs.
2. Professional Engineer License.
3. 6+ years of experience in substation design and engineering.
4. Ability to Travel up to 25% and hold a Passport.
5. Not Required but Bonus Points for: Being fluent in Spanish.