Lead Substation Electrical Engineer

Rg Vanderweil.Com; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Vanderweil Engineers in Boston, MA, seeks a Lead Substation Electrical Engineer to lead high‑voltage substation projects across multiple offices. Hybrid schedule with up to 2 days remote per week.

The role requires 10+ years HV substation experience, a PE or EIT with path to PE, and proficiency in AutoCAD and drawing-package development. You will coordinate designs, review deliverables, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on greenfield and retrofit projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 10+ years of high-voltage substation engineering/design experience.
• High-voltage substation electrical engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in Substation Physical design.
• PE license or EIT with an active path toward PE.
• Utility projects in the 34.5kV-500kV range.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and substation drawing-package development.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and checking of substation physical design packages for greenfield, brownfield, retrofit, and equipment-replacement projects.
• Develop/review one-lines, equipment layouts, bus arrangements, grounding plans/calculations, conduit/cable routing, station service, AC/DC systems, battery/charger systems, cable schedules, and equipment specifications.
• Coordinate Protection & Control interfaces and related deliverables, including protection schematics, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, control wiring, panel interfaces, metering, and SCADA/communications requirements, as applicable to project needs and the candidate’s experience.
• Plan project design tasks, estimate effort, assign work, track progress, and review junior engineer/designer deliverables.
• Coordinate with Structural, Civil, Transmission, SCADA/Controls, Telecommunications, and other disciplines to resolve design interfaces.
• Participate in client meetings and technical coordination; document and close technical action items.
• Support field investigations, existing-condition verification, constructability reviews, RFIs, submittals, and record-drawing updates.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and change-order technical development.

Skills

High-voltage substation design

Protection & Control coordination

AutoCAD

Substation drawing-package development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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Lead Substation Electrical Engineer

Boston Trans & Dist General Full Time First Mid Level Mgrs Boston Office, Boston, MA, US

Break away from your silo to grow your career while working on high-impact projects.

We offer growth and stability in an ever-changing volatile environment. Join us to do the best work of your career as a Lead Substation Electrical Engineer at our Boston, MA headquarters(Seaport district), NYC, Philadelphia, PA, or Atlanta, GAoffice location.(Hybrid schedule)

With our continued growth, we are seeking a Lead Substation Electrical Engineer. You will be involved with a wide range of challenging and high-impact substation projects.

Vanderweil Engineers is a nationally recognized, top-ranked engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP and technology services. For over 75 years, we've delivered innovative solutions across diverse sectors—including Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Academic, Healthcare, and Commercial. As one of the largest independently owned engineering firms in the U.S., our team of 500+ professionals operates from nine offices nationwide, bringing deep expertise and a commitment to excellence to every project.

Responsibilities:

• Lead preparation and checking of substation physical design packages for greenfield, brownfield, retrofit, and equipment-replacement projects.
• Develop/review one-lines, equipment layouts, bus arrangements, grounding plans/calculations, conduit/cable routing, station service, AC/DC systems, battery/charger systems, cable schedules, and equipment specifications.
• Coordinate Protection & Control interfaces and related deliverables, including protection schematics, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, control wiring, panel interfaces, metering, and SCADA/communications requirements, as applicable to project needs and the candidate’s experience.
• Plan project design tasks, estimate effort, assign work, track progress, and review junior engineer/designer deliverables.
• Coordinate with Structural, Civil, Transmission, SCADA/Controls, Telecommunications, and other disciplines to resolve design interfaces.
• Participate in client meetings and technical coordination; document and close technical action items.
• Support field investigations, existing-condition verification, constructability reviews, RFIs, submittals, and record-drawing updates.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and change-order technical development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of high-voltage substation engineering/design experience.
• High-voltage substation electrical engineering experience, with demonstrated expertise in Substation Physical design.
• PE license or EIT with an active path toward PE
• Utility projects in the 34.5kV-500kV range.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and substation drawing-package development

Flexible & Hybrid Culture

The compensation range is $145,000 - $180,000 plus bonus eligible pending years of experience, professional licensure and education.

We know that work/life integration is important to our employees. Our hybrid work style (up to 2 days remote per week) allows team members to have flexibility while building their skills through in-person exposure to industry experts.

We prioritize wellness with programs that support physical and behavioral health, and we’re proud to foster an equitable and inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment.