Power Delivery Engineer Lead

PDS Inc.; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Inc. is seeking a senior-level Power Delivery Engineer to lead substation and power delivery projects. You will guide projects from concept through construction, create substation layouts and protection concepts, and develop equipment lists with extensive field support. PE licensure is a plus and a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.

Compensation is $150k, with a comprehensive benefits package and flexible, collaborative environment. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Extensive experience in substation or power distribution engineering.
• Strong understanding of protection, interconnections, renewable energy integration, and system studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through construction with clients and internal teams.
• Create and review substation layouts, protection concepts, and technical drawings.
• Develop equipment lists and material takeoffs for facilities.
• Support field construction activities and ensure designs are safe and aligned with project requirements.

Skills

Substation design

Power distribution

Protection & control

System studies

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Telemetry hardware

Job description

We are looking for a senior-level Power Delivery Engineer to take a leadership role on substation and power delivery projects. This position involves partnering with clients, construction teams, and internal engineering groups to guide projects from concept through construction. You will be responsible for creating and reviewing substation layouts, protection and control concepts, and technical drawings, as well as developing equipment lists and material takeoffs for new and existing facilities. The role also includes supporting construction activities in the field and remotely, ensuring designs are executed safely, accurately, and in alignment with project requirements.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field and extensive experience in substation or power distribution engineering. A strong understanding of power system protection, utility interconnections, renewable energy integration, and system studies is important, along with hands‑on expertise in substation physical design, controls, communications, SCADA, and telemetry systems. Professional Engineer licensure is a plus.

This opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package, retirement savings with employer match, and the chance to work in a flexible, collaborative environment alongside seasoned professionals in a growing organization.

Compensation: $150k

PDSINC, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.