Remote Lead Substation Engineer - Remote Eligible

Substation Engineer-Level 4 - Lead (15+ Years)

We are seeking an experienced Substation Engineer to lead and execute advanced engineering projects. This role involves performing engineering assignments of varied scope and complexity, with a focus on utility-scale solar, BESS, and power plant operations. The successful candidate will assist with project management, negotiations, performance tracking, and reporting, while ensuring designs meet project specifications, safety standards, and long-term performance and reliability goals.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level oversight of engineering and project execution, negotiating technical and regulatory requirements, and influencing executive-level project decisions.
• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Optimize technical designs for energy infrastructure and act as the technical authority on engineering standards, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide expertise in system design, grid optimization, and technical risk management.
• Work closely with customer leadership to guide engineering strategies, solve complex challenges, and ensure long-term infrastructure resilience.
• Manage substation projects from conception through construction and commissioning.
• Support engineering requirements and scope during the conceptual phase with the Development Group.
• Oversee training, due diligence, and technical oversight of external engineers for all assigned substation projects.
• Secure engineering consulting resources, develop scopes of work, and manage bid evaluations and awards.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to secure substation sites and ensure necessary updates, data, and permits.
• Source and contract geotechnical survey, engineering, and construction services, supporting the EC Cost Estimating Team.
• Ensure assigned EC substation projects are successful, representing EC's interests in meetings and briefings.
• Support Transmission Services during the review of interconnection documentation and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Manage project long lead major material orders to minimize risk of delays or budget overruns.
• Assist ISC with substation project SOW creation, review, approval, and preparation of shopping carts for engineering services and materials.
• Support EC Estimating with template updates via project feedback and technical support.
• Collaborate with project engineering resources to determine project priorities, work plans, and lines of demarcation.
• Ensure projects are efficiently, cost-effectively, and safely implemented in accordance with department processes, industry standards, and policies.
• Support project commissioning activities to meet corporate objectives.
• Support Legal in regulatory filings, depositions, and hearings.
• Collaborate with component OEMs to enhance or adapt their designs for better integration with company philosophies.

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• 15 years of experience in planning, designing, and executing large-scale energy projects, including solar, BESS, wind, and hydrogen systems
• Professional Engineering (PE) certification preferred
• Expertise in electrical engineering, substation design, and protection & control

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in system integration and risk management
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards such as IEEE, NESC, ASCE
• Experience with project management and performance tracking

Work Environment:

This position offers a remote work environment, providing flexibility and the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams across various disciplines.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.