Substation & HVDC Engineering Lead - Remote Ready

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Grid United is seeking a Substation Engineering Manager to lead AC substation and switchyard design for major transmission projects in the United States. You will manage design teams, interface with civil/structural, environmental, and construction groups, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The role focuses on AC interfaces with HVDC systems and requires developing HVDC knowledge while contributing to multi-state transmission efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5+ years’ experience managing substation engineering design (including protection & control and/or primary/physical). 8+ years preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation; experience with protection, control, and BoP components; strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and design activities for substation and/or switchyard scopes in major transmission projects; coordinate with internal resources, external consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Oversee planning of facility design activities: scope, budget, schedule, and interfaces with transmission and civil/structural teams.
• Review detailed design submittals, calculations, and studies to ensure safety, standards, permitting and land requirements, and execution readiness.
• Provide technical support to other disciplines for development, interconnection studies, permitting, landowner coordination, procurement, and commissioning readiness.
• Travel up to 25% to project sites and interfaces with clients and vendors.

Education

ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ASPEN OneLiner

ETAP

PSCAD

SEL software

CDEGS

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Grid United is seeking a Substation Engineering Manager to lead AC substation and switchyard design for major transmission projects in the United States. You will manage design teams, interface with civil/structural, environmental, and construction groups, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The role focuses on AC interfaces with HVDC systems and requires developing HVDC knowledge while contributing to multi-state transmission efforts.