Hybrid Substation Electrical Engineering Lead

VHB; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Hybrid work environment

Learning and development supported by—

Job summary

VHB is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer Lead with extensive substation experience to join our Energy Engineering practice. The role focuses on leading electrical engineering services for transmission and distribution substations, while collaborating across disciplines and driving business development.

You will manage projects from initiation to closeout, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with standards and client requirements.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering required; MS in Electrical Engineering a plus.
• 8+ years of experience required; 5+ years in electrical substation area a plus.
• Experience with ETAP, CDEGS, CAPE, Aspen a plus; Microstation and AutoCAD software a plus; familiarity with NEC/NESC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow electrical engineering services for transmission/distribution class substations.
• Engage in business development and client relations.
• Manage physical electrical aspects of substation projects from initiation through closeout.
• Collaborate with multidiscipline project teams and serve as the physical electrical client-facing contact.
• Develop/review drawings, material lists, calculations, reports, and specifications (one-line diagrams, conduit sizing, layouts, equipment specs, AC/DC calculations).
• Support construction phase via site visits and RFI/submittal reviews.
• Monitor and project financial performance.
• Build a team and mentor staff to develop skills and achieve goals.

Skills

Market connectivity

Client relations

Physical electrical

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering (a plus)

Tools

ETAP

CDEGS

CAPE

Aspen

Microstation

AutoCAD

Job description

VHB is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer Lead with extensive substation experience to join our Energy Engineering practice. The role focuses on leading electrical engineering services for transmission and distribution substations, while collaborating across disciplines and driving business development.

You will manage projects from initiation to closeout, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with standards and client requirements.