Lead Substation Engineer — Hybrid Role, Global Projects

K&A Engineering; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

People-First Culture

Innovation & Learning

Collaborative Team Environment

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

Job summary

K’A Power Group in Orange, Connecticut is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to lead engineering and design efforts for utility-scale projects. You will oversee scoping, budgeting, conceptual design, and contractor coordination, ensuring compliance with IEEE standards and company policies.

The role requires eight years of substations experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to mentor team members. This hybrid position reports to the office Tuesday-Thursday.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Eight years of professional experience in substation design for electrical utilities.
• Familiarity with grounding studies or lightning protection is a plus.
• Experience with Greenfields and Brownfields.
• Knowledge of IEEE Standards as they pertain to substations.
• Experience with power analysis software (e.g., SKM, ETAP, EasyPower).
• Substation design experience including general arrangement, equipment, wiring, grounding, and schematics.
• Proficient with MS Projects, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Hybrid position: reports to the office Tuesday-Thursday.
• Work Authorization Required.

Responsibilities

• Project engineering performance and overseeing all phases from scoping and budgeting to closeout.
• Perform standard and complex engineering analyses, designs, and calculations.
• Lead and create new conceptual designs based on Avangrid Standards and oversee external detailed designers.
• Ensure designs meet codes and standards.
• Influence and guide department engineers.
• Provide technical leadership on complex projects.
• Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills.
• SME for team.
• Liaison with contractors on policy, standards and best practices.
• Work independently with little supervision.

Skills

Substation design

IEEE Standards knowledge

Power analysis software

Project management

Microsoft Office

Hybrid work familiarity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

Etap

EasyPower

Job description

K’A Power Group in Orange, Connecticut is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to lead engineering and design efforts for utility-scale projects. You will oversee scoping, budgeting, conceptual design, and contractor coordination, ensuring compliance with IEEE standards and company policies.

The role requires eight years of substations experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to mentor team members. This hybrid position reports to the office Tuesday-Thursday.