Substation Director

Director of Substation Engineering (Protection & Control Focus)

Benefits & Culture:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) match, PTO, and additional perks. Collaborative, team-oriented environment with a strong focus on growth, diversity, and professional development.

Work Environment:

This is a full-time, in-office leadership role designed for hands-on collaboration, team mentorship, and department expansion.

Role Overview:

Seeking a Director of Substation Engineering with a strong Protection & Control (P&C) background to lead and scale the substation engineering team. This role focuses on technical oversight, mentorship, and building a high-performing team while strengthening client relationships and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow the Substation Engineering team, with a focus on P&C expertise
• Provide technical oversight and QA/QC for P&C design packages (4.16kV–500kV)
• Support engineers with relay protection, control systems, and design challenges
• Oversee protection schemes (line, bus, transformer) and system coordination
• Guide project execution, resource planning, and delivery
• Mentor team members and develop training programs to scale capabilities
• Partner with business development to expand client base
• Drive department strategy, growth, and profitability
• Collaborate closely with engineering, construction, and commissioning teams

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)
• 10 years of substation experience with a strong focus on Protection & Control
• Proven ability to build, lead, and scale engineering teams
• Deep knowledge of protection systems, relay design, and industry standards (NERC, NEC, NESC, IEEE, etc.)
• Experience reviewing and guiding P&C design packages
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required