Substation Design Manager: Lead High-Voltage Projects

PCL; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership opportunities

Annual discretionary bonuses

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Parental leave

Mentorship programs

Training and professional development

Job summary

PCL Solar Constructors USA Inc. in Katy, TX is seeking a Substation Design Manager to lead the full design process for utility-scale projects, ensuring accuracy, safety and compliance with grid interconnection requirements.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers and field teams to deliver cost-effective solutions. The role requires 7–10 years of electrical/power systems experience, HV substation design, P&C, SCADA integration, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; P.Eng. preferred.
• 7–10 years in electrical or power systems engineering.
• Experience in utility-scale solar or renewable energy construction for at least 2 years.
• Proven high-voltage substation design experience with P&C and SCADA.
• Ability to review vendor drawings and coordinate with Engineer of Record (EOR).
• Strong leadership, scheduling and subcontract management.
• Willingness to travel for site work, testing, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead full substation design from concept to execution, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Review vendor drawings and coordinate with project requirements and protection schemes.
• Collaborate with Engineer of Record to resolve design issues across multiple substation designs.
• Provide technical leadership for P&C design, relay logic, and SCADA integration.
• Interpret utility requirements and interconnection procedures for design compliance.
• Coordinate with project management, PV design teams, and construction teams to optimize design flow.
• Participate in site walks, FATs, commissioning planning and energization activities.
• Identify nonconformances, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Stay current with industry practices and drive continuous improvement in design and construction.
• Capture lessons learned for estimating, design, and construction best practices.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure alignment with owner objectives.
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation preferred

Tools

SCADA systems

Protection relays

Job description

PCL Solar Constructors USA Inc. in Katy, TX is seeking a Substation Design Manager to lead the full design process for utility-scale projects, ensuring accuracy, safety and compliance with grid interconnection requirements.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers and field teams to deliver cost-effective solutions. The role requires 7–10 years of electrical/power systems experience, HV substation design, P&C, SCADA integration, and strong leadership.