Senior Substation Engineering Lead

Stantec; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Project Technical Leader to guide complex substation projects from pursuit through design, construction, and commissioning. You will lead multidisciplinary design teams, coordinate with Project Managers, and drive technically sound, client-focused solutions.

This senior role emphasizes leadership, technical direction, and the ability to win work by shaping proposals, scopes of work, and budgets while ensuring safety and constructability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration required or obtainable for the position.
• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible substation engineering experience.
• Experience with new substations, expansions, retrofits, or brownfield modifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the overall technical leader for assigned substation projects and pursuits.
• Lead physical design for AIS and GIS substations, including greenfield installations, expansions, and brownfield modifications.
• Lead substation designs for voltage classes up to 765 kV as applicable to project requirements.
• Mentor and develop engineers and designers within the team.
• Translate client requirements into executable scopes of work, deliverables, and staffing plans.
• Develop and validate engineering labor estimates and project budgets.

Skills

Substation engineering leadership

High-voltage design

Multidisciplinary coordination

Client engagement

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license or obtainable

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Project Technical Leader to guide complex substation projects from pursuit through design, construction, and commissioning. You will lead multidisciplinary design teams, coordinate with Project Managers, and drive technically sound, client-focused solutions.

This senior role emphasizes leadership, technical direction, and the ability to win work by shaping proposals, scopes of work, and budgets while ensuring safety and constructability.