Lead Substation Engineer - Physical

Overview

ENTRUST is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Physical Substation Lead Engineer to oversee the design, development, and implementation of physical substation projects. This role involves leading engineering efforts, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in substation physical design, project management, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the physical design of high-voltage substations (typically 69kV to 500kV), including layout, equipment selection, grounding, lightning protection, and cable routing.
• Develop and review engineering drawings and documents such as general arrangements, elevation drawings, conduit and cable schedules, and bill of materials.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, protection & control, and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Manage a team of substation designers and engineers.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards (e.g., IEEE, NESC, NEC), and client requirements.
• Support procurement activities by preparing technical specifications and evaluating vendor proposals.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, and construction support as needed.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure timely and quality completion.
• Interface with clients, utilities, and regulatory agencies to address technical issues and project requirements.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

Qualifications

Preferred Skills

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Who We Are

ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, is a community of people, 3,000+ strong, who are committed to our clients and each other. We provide comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies.

Benefits

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