Senior Substation Engineer — Lead Multi-Discipline Projects

verdantas; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced Substation Electrical Engineer to lead multi‑discipline design and project execution. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and resources, mentor a team of engineers and drafters, and deliver plans, specs, studies, and material lists for substations and EPC projects.

You bring a PE in MI, 8+ years of substation experience, and proficiency with MicroStation, AutoCAD, Milsoft, ETAP, and SKM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 8+ years of substation physical and electrical engineering experience.
• MI PE license or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Solid ability to use MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Understands relay settings and SCADA, DFR, RTU architecture for substation upgrades.
• Proficient with Windows software (Word, Excel) used for project deliverables.
• Strong communication skills and technical knowledge of risks and concerns.
• Ability to learn Milsoft, ETAP, SKM and other design software.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans including scope of work and WBS for multi-discipline substation/EPC projects.
• Manage substation project execution: scope, schedule, budget, resources including vendors/contractors.
• Track and stabilize projects, resolve obstacles, ensure client goals are met.
• Lead communication and systems studies engineering focus.
• Attend client meetings and manage changes to maintain a positive relationship.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Team leadership/mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Milsoft

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Verdantas in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced Substation Electrical Engineer to lead multi‑discipline design and project execution. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and resources, mentor a team of engineers and drafters, and deliver plans, specs, studies, and material lists for substations and EPC projects.

You bring a PE in MI, 8+ years of substation experience, and proficiency with MicroStation, AutoCAD, Milsoft, ETAP, and SKM.