Principal Substation Electrical Engineer

Arcadis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable design and engineering is seeking a Principal Substation Electrical Engineer to lead projects and mentor junior staff. This senior role involves managing the Substation Electrical team, ensuring quality control, and engaging with clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in substation design and a PE License, contributing to impactful projects across North America.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in substation design.
• Experience within Power Delivery Substation Electrical consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Substation Electrical team.
• Support project development from conceptual layout to detailed design.
• Act as Project Manager or Technical Lead.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

ASPEN

ETAP

CAPE

CDEGS

WinIGS

Job description

Principal Substation Electrical Engineer

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Overview

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With over 36,000 employees across more than 70 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life. Join us to solve complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Principal Substation Electrical Engineer to join our Power Delivery & Renewable team. This senior position involves technical leadership, project management, and client engagement, primarily focusing on substation engineering for utility and developer clients in North America. The role requires collaboration across various engineering disciplines and adherence to all relevant codes and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Substation Electrical team, ensuring resource planning and quality control.
• Support project development from conceptual layout to detailed design and construction.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, protection & control, and other engineering teams to develop comprehensive design packages.
• Act as Project Manager, Proposal Manager, or Technical Lead to support business growth.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure quality assurance on engineering deliverables.
• Support client meetings and business development efforts.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in substation design, studies, and standards.
• Experience within Power Delivery Substation Electrical consultancy businesses.
• PE License.
• Proficiency in software such as SKM, ASPEN, ETAP, CAPE, CDEGS, WinIGS, and adherence to NEC, IEEE, and local codes.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

Additional Information

This role may involve travel up to 20% within North America and internationally. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace.