Substation Electrical Manager

ARCADIS Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ARCADIS Group is seeking a Substation Electrical Manager based in Atlanta, Georgia. In this senior role, you will oversee project execution in North America, managing client engagement and coordinating design activities across disciplines. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in substation electrical engineering and design, including proficiency in AutoCAD and adherence to relevant codes. The position includes competitive benefits and a salary range of $116,000 – $174,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of direct substation electrical engineering & design experience.
• Extensive experience in all aspects of substation engineering & design.
• Design experience adhering to national and state codes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day client engagement and project execution.
• Participate in substation design at all project stages.
• Manage, grow, and mentor the Substation Electrical team.

Skills

Substation electrical engineering

Project management

AutoCAD

HV and EHV substation design

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SKM/ETAP

CDEGS/WinIGS

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are a global family with over 36,000 people in more than 70 countries, dedicated to improving the quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play, and together we solve complex challenges to create lasting impact.

Role description

Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Substation Electrical Manager for the North American Power Delivery & Renewable team. In this senior lead technical role, you will interface directly with clients and the Arcadis Power Delivery team, acting as project manager, engineer, proposal manager, and business developer. You will oversee day-to-day client engagement, coordination, and project execution, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and Arcadis policies, including Safety, Environmental, QA/QC, and other operational protocols. The position works closely with protection & control engineering, transmission engineering, renewable energy engineering, distribution & EV technology, system planning & studies, and other Arcadis business divisions.

Primary responsibilities include hands‑on substation electrical engineering at all voltage classes, detail design, and studies for utility and developer clients across North America, as well as coordination with renewable energy teams (wind, solar, BESS, Green H2).

Role accountabilities

• Participate in substation design at all project stages—concept, pre‑feasibility, feasibility, detail design, procurement, construction, and asset management/condition studies.
• Coordinate design activities across disciplines to maintain schedules and ensure successful project completion.
• Lead and participate in preparing project estimates, engineering estimates, proposals, and client engagement and business development activities.
• Manage, grow, and mentor the Substation Electrical team; lead design on large/complex projects and perform quality reviews.
• Act as Project Manager, Proposal Manager, Program Manager, Account Manager, and Technical Lead to support client growth and business development in the region.
• Conduct quality assurance and control for the work of other electrical engineers, designers, or technicians; participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors.

Travel may be required up to 30% of the time, both within North America and potentially internationally.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 10 years of direct substation electrical engineering & design experience in the power and utility industry.
• Extensive experience in substation physical layouts, sectional and elevation drawings, bus configurations, cable and conduit sizing, grounding, control building, lighting & lightning, and all aspects of HV and EHV substation engineering & design and studies.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SKM/ETAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, and other engineering software required for substation design.
• Design experience adhering to the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, as well as county, city, and state codes, ordinances, and standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license.
• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), short‑term and long‑term disability, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, a reward and recognition program, optional well‑being benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. The role includes nine paid holidays and 15 days of paid time off that accrue annually. The salary range for this position is $116,000 – $174,000, with actual salaries adjusted based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis, including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.