Substation Engineering Manager

Metric Geo; Georgia; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Company holidays

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking an experienced Substation Engineering Manager to lead the engineering and design of high-voltage substations across the United States. You will manage a team of engineers and designers, oversee project delivery, and uphold technical standards.

This role requires strong leadership, extensive HV substation knowledge, and proficiency with AutoCAD/MicroStation, IEEE/NEC/NESC standards, and client collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of substation engineering and design experience.
• Experience leading substation engineering teams.
• P.E. license strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage substation engineering and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of substation engineers and designers.
• Oversee design of substations 69kV to 500kV+ and P&C.
• Ensure on-time, budget, and quality project delivery.
• Provide technical oversight of layouts, grounding, bus, and electrical design.
• Ensure compliance with IEEE, NEC, NESC standards.
• Support proposals, client meetings, and business development.

Skills

Substation design

Project management

Leadership

IEEE/NEC/NESC knowledge

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Client relationship management

Education

B.E. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Industry: Power Delivery | Transmission & Distribution | Utilities

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Substation Engineering Manager to lead and oversee the engineering and design of high-voltage substation projects across the United States.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of substation engineers and designers, overseeing project delivery, maintaining technical standards, and supporting the continued growth of the substation engineering division.

This position offers the opportunity to work on complex power infrastructure projects while playing a key role in developing engineering teams, strengthening client relationships, and supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of substation engineers, designers, and technical professionals across physical design, electrical engineering, and Protection & Controls (P&C).
• Oversee the engineering and design of high-voltage substations, typically ranging from 69kV to 500kV and above.
• Manage multiple substation engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery within budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Provide technical oversight of substation physical layouts, equipment specifications, grounding systems, bus arrangements, and electrical design.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, design drawings, specifications, and technical documentation within the manager's area of competence and authority.
• Ensure compliance with applicable IEEE, NEC, NESC, and utility-specific engineering standards.
• Oversee the use of engineering software, including AutoCAD, MicroStation, and relevant substation design and analysis tools.
• Collaborate with project managers, utility clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Support business development activities, including client meetings, proposals, project estimates, and technical presentations.
• Assist with resource planning, workload management, recruitment, and professional development of engineering staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, project efficiency, and overall team performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in substation engineering and design.
• Previous experience leading or managing substation engineering teams.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licence strongly preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of high-voltage substation engineering, including physical design, electrical systems, and/or Protection & Controls.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and relevant engineering design software.
• Experience delivering high-voltage substation projects for utilities, EPC contractors, or engineering consulting firms.
• Strong understanding of IEEE, NEC, NESC, and applicable industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, engineering resources, and client expectations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience supporting proposals, business development, and client relationship management is advantageous.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working on substation projects ranging from 115kV to 500kV+.
• Experience overseeing both substation physical design and Protection & Controls engineering teams.
• Previous experience managing multidisciplinary engineering departments.
• Experience working with major US investor‑owned utilities, cooperatives, or transmission developers.
• Strong background in greenfield substation development, brownfield expansions, equipment upgrades, and substation modernisation.
• Experience with AIS and GIS substation technologies.
• Experience developing junior engineers and supporting succession planning.
• Familiarity with engineering project financials, budgets, and resource forecasting.
• Experience supporting the growth and development of substation engineering departments.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary, dependent on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for career progression into senior engineering and operational leadership.
• Exposure to major substation infrastructure projects across the United States.
• Supportive and collaborative engineering environment.

About the Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced substation engineering professional looking to take the next step in their leadership career.

The role offers a combination of technical oversight, people management, client engagement, and strategic involvement in the continued development of a growing substation engineering team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering critical power infrastructure projects while supporting the growth and technical development of the wider engineering organisation.