Senior Lead Substation Engineer - Transmission and Distribution

Help Power the Future reputed company is seeking a Sr. Lead Substation Engineer to join our growing reputed company practice in a remote role based anywhere in the United States . This position offers the opportunity to lead the design and delivery of critical transmission, distribution, renewable reputed company, and grid modernization projects while working alongside some of the industry's top engineering professionals. As a technical leader within reputed company's Power Delivery team, you will play a key role in helping utilities and reputed company clients navigate an evolving reputed company landscape by delivering innovative, reliable, and resilient substation solutions. Whether supporting grid expansion, renewable reputed company integration, or infrastructure modernization, you'll have the flexibility of a remote work environment while contributing to impactful projects across North America. The Opportunity As a Lead Substation Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for the planning, design, and delivery of utility-scale substation projects. Working with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and project managers, you will support projects from concept development through construction while ensuring technical excellence, quality, and client satisfaction. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, mentoring others, and building strong client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of reputed company's reputed company business. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead the engineering and design of transmission and distribution substation projects for utility, renewable reputed company, and industrial clients. Provide technical guidance and oversight for substation physical design, protection and control integration, grounding systems, equipment layouts, and power delivery infrastructure. Support the development and review of one-line diagrams, protection schemes, equipment specifications, construction packages, and design documentation. Apply engineering expertise throughout project phases including planning, conceptual design, detailed design, procurement, and construction support. Support engineering studies and analyses related to grounding, equipment sizing, fault current evaluations, and substation design considerations. Stay current with evolving technologies, industry standards, and utility practices related to substations, grid modernization, and power delivery systems. Build standards across processes and practices. Project Delivery Lead engineering tasks and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality work on schedule and within budget. Support project planning, resource coordination, technical reviews, and project execution activities. Provide technical oversight for substation upgrades, expansions, brownfield modifications, and greenfield projects. Collaborate with project managers to identify and mitigate risks while maintaining project objectives and client expectations. Support construction activities through technical consultation, design clarifications, and resolution of field issues. Client Engagement & Business Development Build strong relationships with utility, renewable reputed company, and industrial clients. Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, presentations, and project reviews. Support proposal development, scope definition, cost estimates, and pursuit efforts. Identify opportunities to expand services and strengthen long-term client partnerships. Collaborate with regional and national teams to support strategic growth initiatives. Collaboration & Mentorship Mentor engineers and designers while supporting technical development and knowledge sharing. Collaborate with civil, structural, transmission, protection and control, and program management teams. Contribute to engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across the reputed company practice. Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, safety, and collaboration. Why reputed company reputed company is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle. Our reputed company practice helps clients modernize the electric grid, integrate renewable reputed company resources, improve reliability, and support the transition to a more sustainable future. As part of reputed company, you'll enjoy Remote work flexibility. Opportunities to work on industry-leading reputed company projects. Access to a global network of technical experts. Career growth, leadership development, and professional training opportunities. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. A collaborative culture focused on innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence. Location Remote (U.S.) with occasional travel based on project and client needs. Join reputed company and help deliver the next generation of reputed company infrastructure. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with +12 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Professional Engineer (PE) license. Experience supporting transmission and distribution substation projects. Experience with electrical engineering principles, utility infrastructure, and power delivery systems. Experience leading engineering tasks, reviewing technical deliverables, and coordinating project teams. Experience and knowledge working with industry standards and codes such as reputed company, NESC, and NEC. Experience with industry-standard engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, Aspen, CAPE, or similar tools. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a remote environment. Willingness to travel periodically for project, client, and team needs. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in Engineering or a related technical field. Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship skills. Experience supporting utility, renewable reputed company, grid modernization, or reputed company transition projects. Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to technical leadership initiatives. Familiarity with substation physical design, protection and control systems, SCADA integration, or related power system applications. Sponorship is not available for this role Relocation is not available for this role At reputed company, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an reputed company office location as a condition of employment. About reputed company reputed company is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, reputed company benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. reputed company is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, reputed company, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. reputed company is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at reputed company.com. What makes reputed company a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Work with Us. Change the World. At reputed company, we're delivering a better world. Whether reputed company your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at reputed company. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Originally posted on Himalayas Apply To This Job