Substation Engineer V

The Project Engineer V is responsible for leading the technical execution of electrical substation projects from project kickoff through delivery. This role applies advanced engineering expertise and independent judgment to develop technically sound, constructible, and code-compliant designs while serving as the primary technical owner of project scope, deliverable quality, and engineering decisions.

The Project Engineer V functions as the day-to-day technical lead, mentoring engineering staff, supporting Project Managers, interfacing directly with clients, and ensuring high-quality project delivery through proactive risk management and rigorous quality control practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead major portions of substation projects or independently execute small-to-medium projects from kickoff through delivery.
• Serve as the technical lead and primary engineering point of contact for project coordination with Project Managers, clients, and internal teams.
• Own the technical scope of work, including development and oversight of substation physical and protection & control design deliverables.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering drawings, calculations, studies, and bills of material.
• Apply and enforce applicable codes and standards (NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI) to ensure compliant and constructible designs.
• Identify project risks, design conflicts, and scope impacts; determine appropriate resolution and escalation.
• Perform and oversee engineering analyses, including grounding, fault current, voltage drop, and related studies.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of calculations, drawings, and design packages prior to issuance; serve as Engineer of Record when licensed.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Engineer I–IV staff, including design reviews and development feedback.
• Communicate project status, technical issues, and risks clearly to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Maintain day-to-day client engineering relationships.
• Support client satisfaction and repeat business through consistent, high-quality technical delivery and communication.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
• Travel as required for project coordination, site visits, or client meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.