Substation Project Engineer III

ACS Professional Staffing; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

ACS Professional Staffing is seeking a Substation Project Engineer III to lead substation design projects, mentor a small team of engineers and CAD designers, and ensure high-quality, compliant deliverables. The position also involves managing client relationships and supporting business development.

Candidates must hold an active US PE license and have 5–10 years of substation engineering experience with strong technical and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Active US PE license required.
• 5–10 years of substation/power delivery engineering experience.
• Strong leadership and mentoring
• Excellent client-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide a small team of engineers and CAD designers in General/Physical Layout and Protection & Control for substation design projects.
• Lead and oversee the preparation of engineering deliverables for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as the sealing engineer and take responsibility for final engineering approvals.
• Manage client relationships as primary point of contact and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Support business development by engaging with select clients and identifying opportunities for project growth.
• Coordinate team activities to meet project schedules and performance expectations.
• Collaborate with Divisional Manager on project execution and strategic initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and performance feedback to the team.

Skills

PE license

Substation design

Team leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Job Details

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Type: Direct Hire

Job #8666

Salary: $115,000

Overview: Our client, a well-established energy consulting firm, is seeking a Substation Project Engineer III to lead substation design projects while mentoring a small team of engineers and CAD designers. This role will oversee the development of physical layout and Protection & Control packages, serve as the sealing engineer, and ensure high-quality, compliant deliverables. The position also requires managing client relationships and supporting business development with select accounts. Candidates must have an active PE license and 5-10 years of substation engineering experience with strong technical and leadership capabilities.

This full-time position is located in Baton Rouge, LA; Raleigh, NC; and Owings Mills, MD. Candidates open to relocation to these locations are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide a small team of engineers and CAD designers in the development of General/Physical Layout and Protection & Control packages for substation design projects.
• Lead and oversee the preparation of engineering deliverables to ensure technical accuracy, quality, and compliance with industry standards.
• Serve as the sealing engineer for the majority of the team's work products, taking responsibility for final engineering approvals.
• Manage client relationships by acting as a primary point of contact, addressing project needs, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Support business development efforts by engaging with select clients, identifying opportunities, and contributing to project growth.
• Coordinate team activities and resources to meet project schedules, scope, and performance expectations.
• Collaborate with the Divisional Manager on project execution, team performance, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and performance feedback to support team development and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Active US Professional Engineer (PE) license (no sponsorship available)
• 5-10 years of substation / power delivery engineering experience
• Strong hands-on substation design experience (physical layout and/or P&C)
• Ability to perform calculations, develop design packages, and review drawings
• Must be able to demonstrate strong technical knowledge of substation work
• Experience with full substation scope (physical, P&C, relay settings, field support)
• Experience mentoring junior staff or leading small teams
• Consulting engineering or EPC experience preferred
• Client-facing experience and strong communication skills
• Exposure to commissioning and relay testing
• Work sponsorship is not available at this time.
• Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.