Substation Engineering Manager

Castillo Engineering; United States; Vor Ort; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work arrangement

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Opportunity to lead a growing team

Zusammenfassung

Castillo Engineering seeks a Substation Engineering Manager to lead the substation engineering team, drive technical excellence, project delivery, and staff development through all project phases.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with protection and controls, civil, and renewable teams, recruit talent, and promote safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Remote work is available and compensation is competitive.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• PE license required.
• 8+ years of substation engineering experience in utility, industrial, renewable energy, or power delivery projects.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage the Substation Engineering team across project phases from concept to construction support.
• Provide technical oversight for transmission and distribution substation projects.
• Monitor scope, schedule, budget, and deliverable quality.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff through coaching and performance management.
• Collaborate with project managers to identify risks and staffing needs.
• Recruit, interview, onboarding, and retention of engineering personnel.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for assigned projects when licensure permits.

Kenntnisse

Substation engineering

Engineering leadership

IEEE/NESC/NEC knowledge

Project management

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

SCADA systems

Protection and control systems knowledge

Relay applications

Jobbeschreibung

Build What’s Next With Castillo Engineering

At Castillo Engineering, we are helping shape the future of energy through the design and delivery of utility-scale renewable energy and power infrastructure projects. We are seeking a Substation Engineering Manager to lead our growing substation engineering team while driving technical excellence, project delivery, and employee development.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineering leader who is passionate about mentoring engineers, delivering high-quality projects, and building efficient engineering operations that support our clients' evolving power infrastructure needs.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We are a fast-growing, mission-driven firm where leaders have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. As Substation Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in developing engineering talent, improving project execution, and contributing to the continued growth of our substation practice.

You’ll join a collaborative environment that values technical excellence, accountability, innovation, and professional development while working on projects that support the modernization and reliability of the electric grid.

Position Overview

The Substation Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Substation Engineering Department, including project execution, technical quality, resource planning, and team development. This role provides leadership and guidance to engineers and designers supporting transmission and distribution substation projects.

The successful candidate will manage engineering teams through all project phases, from conceptual design through construction support, while ensuring deliverables meet quality, schedule, budget, and client expectations. This position serves as a key link between engineering staff, project managers, clients, and company leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the Substation Engineering team, including engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight for transmission and distribution substation projects.
• Support project execution by monitoring scope, schedule, budget, and deliverable quality.
• Assign work, balance resources, and coordinate staffing across active projects.
• Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Support development and implementation of engineering procedures, standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff through coaching, career development, and performance management.
• Partner with project managers to identify project risks, staffing needs, and resource requirements.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retention efforts for engineering personnel.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for assigned projects when appropriate and permitted by licensure.
• Collaborate with clients to resolve technical issues and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Support proposal development, technical presentations, and project pursuits.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, safety, and client service.
• Coordinate with protection and controls, civil, structural, transmission, and renewable energy teams.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving utility standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 8+ years of substation engineering experience supporting utility, industrial, renewable energy, or power delivery projects.
• 3+ years of engineering leadership, supervisory, or project leadership experience.
• Extensive experience with transmission and distribution substation design.
• Strong understanding of industry standards including IEEE, NESC, NEC, and utility design requirements.
• Experience managing engineering resources and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring and developing engineering talent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working within a consulting engineering environment.
• Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy interconnection and collector substation projects.
• Knowledge of protection and control systems, SCADA integration, and relay applications.
• Experience with EPC, utility, or owner's engineering projects.
• Multi-state PE licensure or ability to obtain additional licenses through comity.
• PMP certification.
• Experience leading distributed or remote engineering teams.

Leadership & Professional Development

We are seeking a leader who combines strong technical expertise with a servant-leadership mindset. The ideal candidate enjoys helping engineers grow, improving engineering processes, and building a collaborative team environment.

We value leaders who invest in developing others, promote accountability, and create opportunities for professional growth. Our managers play a critical role in mentoring future technical leaders while helping Castillo Engineering deliver exceptional service to clients.

Our philosophy: Great engineering teams are built by leaders who empower others, foster continuous learning, and create an environment where people can do their best work.

Work Environment & Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.
• Competitive compensation package based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (if applicable).
• Paid time off, company holidays, and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead a growing team within a rapidly expanding engineering firm.
• Exposure to innovative utility, renewable energy, and power infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative culture committed to technical excellence, mentorship, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to the growth and success of Castillo Engineering.