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Project Engineer IV- Substation

Michael Page
Raleigh, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/19/2026
  • Opportunity to lead a team while remaining technically engaged.
  • High visibility and ownership across projects and client relationships.

About Our Client

We are partnering with a growing engineering consulting organization supporting utility and power infrastructure projects across the power delivery sector. The team is known for delivering complex substation projects while maintaining a collaborative environment where engineers have meaningful ownership, visibility, and opportunities to grow into leadership roles.

Job Description

  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers, designers, and CAD professionals supporting substation projects.
  • Oversee execution of substation engineering deliverables across Physical Design and Protection & Control disciplines.
  • Serve as Engineer of Record and provide technical review and quality oversight of project work.
  • Manage project schedules, staffing, resource planning, and successful delivery across multiple active projects.
  • Act as a primary client contact to support project execution, maintain relationships, and identify future opportunities.
  • Direct development and review of engineering packages including design calculations, construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Support project activities through engineering, field support, commissioning, testing, and project closeout.
  • Mentor junior team members and promote engineering best practices, safety standards, and continuous improvement.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A Successful Project Engineer IV - Substation Should Have

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required (or ability to obtain reciprocity).
  • 8 years of experience in substation engineering with exposure to both physical and protection & control design.
  • Prior experience leading teams and managing engineering project execution.
  • Working knowledge of relay applications, commissioning, testing, and utility standards.
  • Strong communication skills with experience in client-facing environments.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $180,000 to $220,000 USD annually.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits package.
  • Opportunity to lead a team while remaining technically engaged.
  • High visibility and ownership across projects and client relationships.
  • Exposure to complex utility and substation infrastructure work.
  • Clear path toward broader engineering and operational leadership.
  • Stable long-term demand driven by continued investment in grid modernization and power delivery infrastructure.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Project Engineer IV - Substation, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact: Lauren Just

Quote job ref: JN-062026-7048794

Salary : $180,000 - $220,000

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