Substation Engineering Lead – Power Infrastructure

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) Company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Professional Development

On-site Wellness Center

Job summary

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking an Engineering Section Manager to lead the engineering functions supporting substation and power infrastructure design projects within our Substation Division.

The role oversees multidisciplinary teams, external partners, and suppliers to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient outcomes aligned with customer requirements and industry standards. The ideal candidate has a strong background in power infrastructure, substation design, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline with at least seven years of experience in power/energy infrastructure projects and at least three years in engineering management.
• Advanced knowledge of substation and power infrastructure design, electrical codes, and IEEE standards.
• Advanced understanding of drafting standards and engineering software; ability to read/approve complex drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate engineering professionals across multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex engineering issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office, CAD platforms, and engineering analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Lead Substation Engineering Projects: oversee engineering activities for substation and infrastructure design; review/approve designs and deliverables.
• Manage and develop the engineering team through training, coaching, and performance reviews; participate in hiring and compensation input.
• Ensure engineering quality by maintaining QA/QC with cross-functional teams and improving processes and standards.
• Support project planning and execution by providing technical resources and tracking engineering hours.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customers to interpret specifications and meet industry standards.
• Resolve technical and quality issues in partnership with QA and Service departments.
• Manage engineering budgets and communicate resource requirements against targets.
• Represent MEPPI in industry through technical papers and presentations.
• Collaborate globally with MELCO and other partners; act as Mitsubishi Ambassador.

Skills

Substation design

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality assurance

Budgeting

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Engineering analysis software

Job description

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking an Engineering Section Manager to lead the engineering functions supporting substation and power infrastructure design projects within our Substation Division.

The role oversees multidisciplinary teams, external partners, and suppliers to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient outcomes aligned with customer requirements and industry standards. The ideal candidate has a strong background in power infrastructure, substation design, and