Senior Lead Substations Engineer

High Country Search Group; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

High Country Search Group is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer to guide the substations department of an innovative power delivery engineering firm. This remote-first role demands an experienced engineer to lead a team, develop training, and ensure quality and efficient project execution. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in substation design and be committed to fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.

Benefits

100% employer-paid medical coverage

401(k) match

Ample time off

Qualifications

• Requires 8 to 10 years of experience in design of substation facilities.
• Strong understanding of layout optimization and technical knowledge.
• Previous experience leading and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and ensure effective utilization of staff.
• Develop and implement department-wide training programs.
• Assist with budget, schedule, and resource planning across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

Quality Control

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Engineering design principles

Job description

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Client Summary:

High Country Search Group is proud to partner with a forward-thinking power delivery engineering firm that’s shaping the future of energy infrastructure. With an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to excellence, they operate as a remote-first company that values flexibility, innovation, and trust. The team is grounded in strong relationships, a focus on quality, and a culture that supports both professional growth and work-life balance.

Position Summary:

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Lead Engineer for their substations department. The Ideal candidate would be an experienced substation design engineer having strong experience in Physical and/or P&C design and is ready to grow and lead a department of engineers, designers, and drafters. This individual will be the right-hand person of the department head, aiding in setting up engineering execution processes, upholding quality, creating learning resources, and mentoring/enabling future leaders of the group. This position would be primarily remote; thus, the candidate could live anywhere within the United States.

Roles and Responsibilities:

People Management

• Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and ensure the efficient cost-effective utilization of staff.

• Responsible for the profitable growth of the department; ensuring staffing levels, staff loading, and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals.

• Responsible for performance management, hiring and general management of personnel.

Team Building

• Foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and continuous learning within the engineering team.

• Provides guidance and direction to assigned direct reports, serving as a mentor for future leaders.

• Resolve conflicts constructively and ensure a positive team dynamic.

• Support career growth by identifying opportunities for professional development and upskilling.

Technical Skills

• Responsible of developing and implementing department wide training programs.

• Develops project execution and quality control processes for department wide implementation.

• Consistently and independently applies knowledge, complying with the client's quality processes.

• Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments. Responsible for coordinating multiple disciplines and serving as the responsible charge for assigned projects.

Organizational Support

• Assist with identification of key client interests and drivers on projects. Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work.

• Assists in the development of budgets, schedules, and resource planning across multiple projects.

• Identify project scope changes and support the PM in developing change management plans.

• Provides support to business development and project management office in pursuit activities.

Education and Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program.

• 8 to 10 years of experience in design of substation facilities with a strong understanding of layout optimization and technical knowledge of major equipment associated with substation facilities.

• Previous experience of leading and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers/designers.

• Good communication skills and interest in engaging with Clients to grow relationships.

• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards.

• Strong understanding of Physical and Electrical/Controls.

• Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.

• Working knowledge of procurement & contract administration.

• Working knowledge of the proposal process.

• The position will entail occasional travel to support field assignments, and meetings with clients and other organizations.

If you’re passionate about power systems and want to be part of a company that truly invests in its people, we want to hear from you! Enjoy the freedom of a fully remote role, 100% employer-paid medical coverage, a 401(k) match, and ample time off—all while working with a team that values your expertise, innovation, and growth.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Management, and Consulting

• Industries

  Electric Power Generation, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, and Engineering Services

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