Project Engineer III Team Lead - Substation

SolveNow Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in North Carolina seeks a Project Engineer III Team Lead to guide a small team on substation design projects. You'll oversee engineering design tasks, manage client relationships, and ensure project success. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 5-10 years of relevant experience, and an active Professional Engineer (PE) license. Join us to make an impact in the energy sector, leading innovative design solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering is mandatory.
• 510 years of relevant engineering experience is required.
• An active Professional Engineer (PE) license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, designers, and CAD operators.
• Oversee customer projects and ensure satisfaction.
• Manage engineering design tasks and project documentation.
• Supervise development of junior team members.
• Collaborate with staff across all organizational levels.

Skills

Substation engineering expertise

Team leadership

Client management

Design software proficiency

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About the job Project Engineer III Team Lead - Substation

Overview
A Project Engineer III Team Lead is needed to guide a small team of approximately five engineers and CAD designers on substation design projects. This role includes oversight of physical layout and protection & control design packages, serving as the sealing engineer for most team deliverables, and maintaining strong client relationships while supporting business development. The position reports directly to the Divisional Manager.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and coordinate the work of junior engineers, designers, and CAD operators on the assigned team.

Act as the main point of contact for customersoverseeing existing projects, ensuring satisfaction, and supporting planning for future work.

Demonstrate strong expertise across substation engineering disciplines, including physical layout, protection and control design, relay programming, field support, commissioning, and relay testing.

Perform and direct engineering design tasks, including calculations, use of design software, and adherence to engineering manuals and procedures.

Manage and guide the preparation of detailed project documents such as specifications and bid packages.

Review and refine full plan sets to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with design intent.

Supervise and support the development of Project Engineer I and II team members.

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

Collaborate effectively with staff at all organizational levels.

Carry out other duties as needed within the scope of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.

510 years of relevant engineering experience.

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.