Lead Substation Physical Engineer

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

Job summary

Dewberry is expanding its Energy Market Sector and seeking a Substation Physical Engineer to lead the growth of our medium and high voltage substation design practice in Denver. This is a leadership role to build and mentor a high-performing team delivering impactful projects for utilities and government entities.

The successful candidate will provide technical and strategic leadership across equipment layouts, grounding, cable routing, protection and control systems, and ensure designs meet

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in medium/high voltage substation design projects.
• PE is required.
• Experience designing HV substations and producing design deliverables.
• Proven leadership skills delegating to engineering and design staff.
• Experience with regulated utility substation design standards.
• Good working knowledge of NEC, NFPA Life Safety Codes, and related codes.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective and existing clients to demonstrate technical capabilities.
• Coordinate with Energy PMO leadership and energy client managers.
• Develop technical approach, engineer estimates, and organize the technical team.
• Collaborate with and manage multi-discipline teams.
• Assist with training and mentoring staff.
• Oversee quality control reviews and adherence to QMS.
• Serve as SME for internal team members.
• Provide technical and quality oversight of all project work.
• Establish/improve design standards and schedule adherence.
• Monitor staffing and advise on future needs.
• Support recruitment and talent development in energy group.

Skills

Leadership

Substation design

Electrical engineering

NEC/NFPA knowledge

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is expanding its Energy Market Sector and seeking a Substation Physical Engineer to lead the growth of our medium and high voltage substation design practice. This is a unique opportunity to build and mentor a high-performing team while delivering impactful projects for some of the nation's leading utilities, government entities and private institutions.

Backed by the Energy Project Management Office and a network of more than 76 electrical engineers, the successful candidate will provide technical and strategic leadership in the design of medium and high voltage substations, including equipment layouts, bus configurations, grounding, conduit systems, cable routing, lightning protection, and electrical clearances. The role includes overseeing construction drawing packages, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring designs meet safety, operational, and constructability requirements.

Beyond technical expertise, this leader will play a key role in developing talent, establishing design standards, fostering innovation, and driving the continued growth of Dewberry's substation capabilities. Experience with protection and control systems is necessary and will further support success in this leadership role.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call Dewberry at Work, that haveinspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective and existing clients to demonstrate technical capabilities.
• Coordinate with Energy PMO leadership and energy client managers;
• Develop technical approach, engineer estimates, and organize the technical team.
• Collaborate proactively and productively with other groups and company offices;
• 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 (talent and capacity) and advise Energy PMO and Business Unit Manager 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 long‑term client and employee success.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• BS in electrical engineering.
• 20+ years of experience including relevant experience working on medium and high voltage substation design projects.
• PE is required.
• Musthave experience designingmedium and high voltage substation electrical systems and producing design deliverable
• Proven leadership skills delegating to engineering and design staff.
• Must be a self-starter with initiative, drive and determination.
• Experience with regulated utility substation design standards.
• Candidate must have a good working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Codes, and other related Codes.
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills are essential for coordination with other disciplines, and client interface.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunit Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

This job posting will be open for at least 3 days from the date of posting and will remain open until filled.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $178,000 - $253,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.