Substation Team Lead Engineer

Select Power Systems; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on high-impact utility projects

Leverage Georgia Power experience to drive innovation

Job summary

Select Power Systems is seeking an experienced Substation Team Lead Engineer to lead substation engineering projects. This role focuses on design, construction, and maintenance, ideally suited for those with experience at Georgia Power. The successful candidate will provide technical guidance and support cross-functional teams to ensure efficient operation of electric substations. This is a contract-to-hire position with opportunities for mentoring and innovation within a team of experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in substation engineering, with 2 years at Georgia Power or similar.
• Strong knowledge of substation design, relay protection, SCADA systems, and utility construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate substation engineering projects from conception through completion.
• Collaborate with teams to develop solutions that meet project requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and support troubleshooting of substation equipment.

Skills

Substation design

Project management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Engineering software for design

Job description

Location

remote WFH

Department

Engineering / Substation Operations

Reports To

CEO

Job Title

Substation Team Lead Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Substation Team Lead Engineer with hands‑on experience in substation design, construction, and maintenance, ideally with a background at Georgia Power or a similar utility. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, lead project execution, and support cross‑functional teams to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electric substations. This position is a contract to hire.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate substation engineering projects from conception through completion, including design, planning, and construction support.
• Apply knowledge of Georgia Power substation standards, design practices, and operational protocols to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with protection, control, civil, and transmission teams to develop solutions that meet project requirements.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and contractor submittals.
• Provide technical guidance to field teams during substation construction, commissioning, and maintenance activities.
• Conduct site inspections and support troubleshooting of substation equipment and systems.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and serve as a subject matter expert within the substation team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in substation engineering, with at least 2 years at Georgia Power or supporting Georgia Power.
• Strong knowledge of substation design, relay protection, SCADA systems, and utility construction practices.
• Proficient in engineering software and tools used for substation design and analysis.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Why Join Us

• Work with a team of experienced engineers on challenging and high‑impact utility projects.
• Opportunity to leverage your Georgia Power experience to shape best practices and drive innovation.

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

Select Power Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote the most qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. At this time Select Power Systems will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.