Engineering Manager

Job Title: Lead Substation Engineer

Location: Orlando, Florida

Experience Level: 8–10 Years

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Substation Professional to support power delivery projects and asset management within a Private Equity (PE)–backed environment. This role focuses on physical substation infrastructure and Protection & Control (P&C) systems across a portfolio of utility and energy assets. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with the ability to contribute to investment decisions, due diligence, and operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, engineering, and upgrade of substation facilities (transmission and distribution)
• Oversee and review Protection & Control (P&C) schemes, relay coordination, and SCADA integration
• Perform technical due diligence for acquisitions, including condition assessments and risk analysis of substation assets
• Support portfolio companies with asset optimization, reliability improvements, and lifecycle planning
• Collaborate with investment teams, operators, EPC contractors, and external consultants
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and utility requirements
• Identify and implement cost-effective engineering solutions and capital improvement strategies
• Provide troubleshooting support, root cause analysis, and resolution of substation performance issues

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 8–10 years of experience in substation engineering within power delivery (design, operations, or maintenance)
• Strong expertise in Physical substation design and Protection & Control (P&C) systems
• Experience with high-voltage substations and utility-grade infrastructure
• Familiarity with industry standards (IEEE, NERC, NEC) and utility practices
• Proficiency with engineering and analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD)
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with or supporting Private Equity–backed platforms or infrastructure investments
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Experience managing multi-site or portfolio-based assets
• Strong understanding of capital project execution and asset lifecycle management

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering and investment strategy
• Exposure to a diverse and growing portfolio of energy and utility assets
• High-impact role with visibility across technical and financial stakeholders
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities

If you want, I can tailor this for a utility, EPC firm, or make it more hands-on vs. strategy-focused.