Senior Substation Design & Project Lead

Georgia Transmission; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Transmission seeks a senior Substation Design Engineering Manager to lead the preparation, integrity, and distribution of substation design products. You will supervise project deliverables, allocate resources, maintain design standards, manage BOM, and ensure As-built processes meet quality controls.

This role requires PE licensure and extensive utility experience. Strong leadership, communication, and CAD proficiency are essential to guide diverse teams and ensure safe, compliant, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical/Civil).
• Ten years electric utility engineering/design experience; six+ years in substations.
• PE license required or equivalent experience (eight years with PE).
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in CAD, project engineering, construction, and management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Direct preparation, integrity, and distribution of Substation Design products and services.
• Oversee timely completion of design projects and allocate resources.
• Administer BOM tool and identify bulk substation components.
• Oversee As-built processes for physical substation designs.
• Provide quality control via design reviews for projects and estimates.
• Respond to internal/external requests on substation design issues, including emergencies.
• Coordinate with Relay & Control and other departments.
• Manage staff assignments and review technical work.
• Promote continuous improvement to meet corporate goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

CADD

Project engineering

Project construction

Management

Engineering drawings interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Civil)

Tools

NERC CIP compliance

Job description

Georgia Transmission seeks a senior Substation Design Engineering Manager to lead the preparation, integrity, and distribution of substation design products. You will supervise project deliverables, allocate resources, maintain design standards, manage BOM, and ensure As-built processes meet quality controls.

This role requires PE licensure and extensive utility experience. Strong leadership, communication, and CAD proficiency are essential to guide diverse teams and ensure safe, compliant, and