Substation Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Westborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead substation design projects in the Northeast.

You will oversee scope, budgeting, scheduling, and execution across multiple disciplines, ensuring safe, reliable, and on-time delivery. The role requires a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years of project engineering, and 2+ years of PM leadership; PE license and PMP preferred; occasional travel may be required; hybrid work option considered for qualified

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering required.
• 10+ years of project engineering experience.
• 2+ years of demonstrated project management and leadership experience.
• PE license and PMP certification preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication; excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of substations, including material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization.
• Scope, budgeting, scheduling, planning, executing, monitoring and reporting of substation projects and proposals.
• Lead a project team of engineers, designers and draftsmen; ensure quality control and best-in-class delivery.
• Coordinate with discipline groups (Distribution/Transmission Studies, Grounding, Protection, Civil, SCADA, Environmental, Surveying) to ensure successful project execution.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

ECI has an immediate opening for a Project Manager. A remote/hybrid work option would be considered for applicants that have extensive experience in substation design. Responsibilities include the conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization. Additional responsibilities include the scoping, budgeting, scheduling, planning, executing, monitoring and reporting of substation projects and proposals. A Project Manager oversees a project team (or teams) of project and design engineers, designers, drafters and support staff. Project Managers diligently execute ECI's quality control procedure, ensuring best-in class project execution and delivery. Project Managers interact with and coordinate ECI's subject matter expert discipline groups such as Distribution Studies, Transmission Studies, Grounding Studies, Protection (relay coordination and settings), Civil Engineering, Communication (SCADA Integration), Transmission Engineering, Environmental Planning, Surveying, Lands/Right-of-Way, and Project Management/Controls to ensure successful execution of projects. Project Managers are ECI's primary interface with clients and other project stakeholders. Project Managers provide technical mentorship and training of project team design staff.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years' project engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience; 2+ years of demonstrated project management and leadership experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills; commitment to quality and accuracy; and a willingness and ability to meet fast-paced project schedules. A PE license and PMP certification are preferred. The successful applicant must have an advanced knowledge of power engineering principals, be expert regarding applicable codes, standards and design tools, and have the ability to direct and oversee multiple technical disciplines in completion of substation projects. The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking. Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.