Project Engineer III - Substation

SolveNow Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Maryland is seeking a Project Engineer III to lead teams focused on substation engineering projects. Responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, managing client relationships, and overseeing project documentation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, an active PE license, and 5-10 years of relevant experience. This position is crucial for ensuring project deliverables meet client expectations and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proficiency in substation engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the work of junior engineers and designers.
• Serve as primary contact for client communications.
• Perform engineering calculations and software-based design work.
• Review and guide the preparation of project documents.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Project management

Communication skills

Technical writing

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About the job Project Engineer III - Substation

Opportunities are available in the Baltimore, Baton Rouge, Charlotte, Katy, Raleigh, and Summerville offices.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and coordinate the work of junior engineers, designers, and CAD personnel assigned to your team.

Serve as the primary client contact for active projects, ensuring strong communication, customer satisfaction, and support for future business opportunities.

Demonstrate proficiency across key substation engineering disciplines, including physical layout, protection and control, relay settings, field support, commissioning, and relay testing.

Perform and direct project design activities, including engineering calculations, software-based design work, and adherence to applicable standards, procedures, and manuals.

Oversee the development of complex project documents such as technical specifications and bid packages.

Review and guide the preparation of detailed plan sets, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and full representation of design intent.

Support and train Project Engineer I and II team members.

Use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook for project and communication needs.

Collaborate effectively with colleagues across all levels of the organization.

Perform other duties consistent with the scope of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.

510 years of relevant professional experience.

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.