Senior Lead Engineer: Grid Modernization & Substations

Liberty

Kings Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 185,000 - 277,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

Free parking

Job summary

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. through Liberty Utilities (CalPeco Electric) LLC seeks a Senior Lead Engineer to provide cross-discipline technical leadership across grid modernization, planning, asset management, and operations. This individual contributor role requires a CA P.E.

license within 6 months and 20+ years in utility engineering, with travel for site work and industry events. Responsibilities include setting engineering standards, approving approaches, and delivering major programs

Qualifications

BS in Engineering from ABET-accredited school with 20+ years in utility engineering.
Active CA P.E. license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Technical leadership across multiple engineering disciplines.
Experience with electric utility design, planning, protection, and grid modernization.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain CalPeco engineering standards and criteria.
Approve technical approaches and lead resolution of high-consequence issues.
Deliver programs like grid modernization and substation projects within budgets.
Set peer and technical review expectations for engineering work.
Advise leadership on capital programs, regulatory impacts, and strategy.
Prepare regulatory testimony and serve as company witness when needed.
Travel to facilities and support during significant events.