Lead Substation Project Engineer - Grid Innovation & Delivery

Crescent Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Solutions is seeking a Principal Substation Project Engineer to lead high-voltage substation projects from concept to closeout. You will partner with development teams, provide engineering oversight, manage scopes and bids, and ensure conformance with IEEE, NESC, ASCE, and ISO requirements.

The role requires a PE license or PMP, 7+ years of substations experience, and broad cross-functional collaboration with internal and external teams. Travel within North America may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural Engineering preferred.
• Seven or more years of experience in the design and engineering of high-voltage substations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in project engineering and/or project management with a strong results-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned substation projects from concept development through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Partner with Early-Stage Project Manager during development to define requirements and scope.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to external engineers to meet codes and standards.
• Develop scopes of work, solicit bids, and secure engineering services.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to secure sites and support permitting and data needs.
• Source and manage vendors and support cost estimating teams.
• Collaborate across engineering, development, construction, and operations teams.
• Ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

Skills

Project management

Substation design

Engineering oversight

Stakeholder coordination

Risk review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license / PMP certification

Job description

Crescent Solutions is seeking a Principal Substation Project Engineer to lead high-voltage substation projects from concept to closeout. You will partner with development teams, provide engineering oversight, manage scopes and bids, and ensure conformance with IEEE, NESC, ASCE, and ISO requirements.

The role requires a PE license or PMP, 7+ years of substations experience, and broad cross-functional collaboration with internal and external teams. Travel within North America may be needed.