Lead Substation Electrical Engineer

Arcadis; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 94,944 - 185,616; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K and life insurance

20 days PTO and 9 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Lead Substation Electrical Engineer to manage project execution, coordinate with various engineering teams, and mentor junior members. This position offers a salary range of $94,944 - $185,616 based on experience and education. Join us in delivering sustainable solutions that enhance quality of life.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience within Substation projects from 4kV up to 500kV.
• Able to execute and deliver a complete substation package under minimal supervision.
• Experience with substation physical layouts, sections/elevations, bus configurations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for engineering, detail design, studies and delivery of substation physical electrical projects.
• Lead and participate in preparation of project estimates and proposals.
• Serve as a mentor to junior members of the team.

Skills

Team player mindset

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in SKM/ETAP

Design experience with HV and EHV substation engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SKM/ETAP

CDEGS/WinIGS

Job description

Overview

Lead Substation Electrical Engineer role at Arcadis.

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description: Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Lead Substation Electrical Engineer to join the Power Delivery & Renewable team in USA. This is a senior Lead Technical position within the Power Delivery & Renewable unit of Arcadis. The position requires the candidate to directly interface with clients and Arcadis power delivery team, manager project management, project engineering, proposal management and business development. The candidate will also manage day-to-day client engagement, coordination, and project execution. The role ensures project execution in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including Arcadis policies and procedures (Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control). The incumbent will work closely with other Power Delivery departments (Transmission Engineering, Distribution Engineering, Protection & Control Engineering, EV Technology, System Planning and Studies) as well as with other Arcadis divisions and sectors. The role involves coordinating the power delivery renewable energy team and performing hands-on substation electrical engineering, detail design and studies for utility and developer clients in North America, collaborating with other renewable energy teams (e.g., wind, solar, green H2) within Arcadis. As part of the Power Delivery & Renewable team, you will help improve quality of life.

Role accountabilities:

• Responsible for engineering, detail design, studies and delivery of substation physical electrical projects on transmission and distribution substations at voltages from 4kV to 500kV with quality, schedule, and safe design in mind.
• Independently perform engineering and detail design drawings, studies and analysis, prepare bidding documents and specifications, bills of materials, shop drawing review, procurement and construction documents.
• Lead and participate in the preparation of project estimates, engineering estimates and proposals, and client engagement and business development activities.
• Coordinate closely with civil, structural, high-voltage P&C electrical, telecommunications, geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue For Construction design packages for projects.
• Act as Project Manager, Proposal Manager, Program Manager, Account Manager and Technical Lead to support services and plan, develop, and grow power delivery clients’ goals and business growth for the region.
• Serve as a mentor to junior members of the team. Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians. Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.

We are seeking an individual with a strong team player mindset and excellent communication skills to join our team. This role may involve travel of up to 30% to client sites and customer meetings, both within North America and potentially internationally.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience within Substation projects from 4kV up to 500kV. Able to execute and deliver a complete substation package under minimal supervision
• Experience with substation physical layouts, sections/elevations, bus configurations, cable and conduit sizing, grounding, control building, lighting & lightning, and all aspects of HV and EHV substation engineering, design and studies
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SKM/ETAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, and other engineering software to complete substation design
• Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county/city/state codes, ordinances and standards

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license
• Master degree in Electrical Engineering

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone’s contribution matters. We are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions, including medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $94,944 - $185,616. Actual salaries will vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.