Senior Substation Design Lead (PE | 12+ yrs)

Arcadis; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Substation Electrical Engineer to lead hands-on substation design and studies for utility and developer clients in North America. The role requires coordinating the Power Delivery & Renewables team, managing projects, and driving technical excellence and client engagement.

Travel up to 20% may be required; a master’s degree is preferred. The position is based in San Diego, CA, and requires a PE license with 12+ years of AIS/GIS substation experience, using SKM and

Qualifications

• PE license is required.
• 12+ years of AIS/GIS substations experience.
• Proficiency with SKM and ETAP.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on substation design and studies for utility and developer clients.
• Coordinate the Power Delivery & Renewables team.
• Manage projects and drive technical excellence and client engagement.

Skills

Substation design

Project management

Client engagement

Team coordination

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Substation Electrical Engineer to lead hands-on substation design and studies for utility and developer clients in North America. The role requires coordinating the Power Delivery & Renewables team, managing projects, and driving technical excellence and client engagement.

Travel up to 20% may be required; a master’s degree is preferred. The position is based in San Diego, CA, and requires a PE license with 12+ years of AIS/GIS substation experience, using SKM and