Substation Engineering Manager

## Position Summary SunEnergy1 is seeking an experienced Substation Engineering Manager to lead engineering and design activities for substation projects supporting utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and related power infrastructure. This individual will oversee technical design, engineering consultants, equipment specifications, and coordination with procurement, construction, and project management teams. ## Key Responsibilities - Lead substation engineering and design activities across multiple projects. - Oversee electrical one-line diagrams, physical layouts, grounding, protection and control systems, and equipment specifications. - Manage external engineering consultants and review designs for quality, constructability, cost, and compliance. - Coordinate with utilities, vendors, procurement, and project teams to ensure technical requirements and schedules are met. - Support equipment procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and resolution of field engineering issues. - Establish engineering standards, quality-control procedures, and design practices. - Mentor engineering personnel and drive continuous improvement in engineering execution. ## Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. - 8+ years of electrical engineering experience, including significant substation engineering and design experience. - Experience leading engineering teams, consultants, or multidisciplinary project activities. - Strong knowledge of medium- and high-voltage substations, protection and control, grounding, and electrical equipment. - Experience with utility, transmission, power generation, or renewable energy projects. - Familiarity with applicable IEEE/ANSI standards, NEC, NESC, and utility requirements. - Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills. ## Preferred Qualifications - Professional Engineer (PE) license. - Experience with utility-scale solar, BESS, or EPC projects. - Experience with substations ranging from 34.5 kV to 500 kV. - Familiarity with SCADA, protective relays, and substation automation.