Lead Electrical Engineer – HV Substation Design

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 178,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Physical Electrical Engineer to lead the growth of our medium and high voltage substation design practice. You will mentor a high-performing team and deliver impactful projects for utilities, government entities, and private institutions.

You will oversee design packages, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensure safety and constructability, and help establish standards while expanding Dewberry's substation capabilities.

Qualifications

• BS in electrical engineering.
• 20+ years of experience including medium and high voltage substation design.
• PE is required.
• Experience designing medium and high voltage substation electrical systems and producing design deliverables.
• Proven leadership skills delegating to engineering and design staff.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA Life Safety Codes and related codes.

Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective and existing clients to develop and capture new business.
• Coordinate with Energy PMO leadership and energy client managers.
• Develop responses to proposals and qualifications, including cost proposals.
• Serve as Project Manager for complex and volume-based projects.
• Collaborate proactively and productively with other groups and company offices.
• Manage project financials and cash flow.
• Collaborate with and manage multi-discipline teams.
• Assist with training and mentoring staff.
• Engage with project deliverables including quality control reviews and quality management system adherence.
• Serve as subject matter expert for internal team members.
• Technical and quality oversight of all project work.
• Establishing/improving standards.
• Adherence to project design schedule and project budgets.
• Monitor staffing and advise on current and future needs.
• Work with operations and HR to recruit, develop, and retain top energy talent.
• Promote Dewberry's culture, values, and commitment to longterm client and employee success.

Skills

Leadership

Self-starter

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Client coordination

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

NEC knowledge

NFPA Life Safety Codes

Substation design standards

Job description

Dewberry is seeking a Physical Electrical Engineer to lead the growth of our medium and high voltage substation design practice. You will mentor a high-performing team and deliver impactful projects for utilities, government entities, and private institutions.

You will oversee design packages, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensure safety and constructability, and help establish standards while expanding Dewberry's substation capabilities.