Lead Responsible Engineer (LRE)

Description Lead Responsible Engineer - Mid-Atlantic Area Only - Hybrid/Remote

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) is seeking a Lead Responsible Engineer (LRE) for our Mid-Atlantic region. In this capacity , you will offer technical direction to project teams, ensure compliance with substation design standards and equipment specifications, and supervise the successful execution of projects.

Description

As an LRE at Asplundh Engineering Services, you will handle large-scale projects with a focus on substation protection & control, high voltage, and physical substation review and design. Responsibilities include guiding and mentoring multi-disciplined engineering teams toward overall success of substation projects through all engineering phases.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and at least 10 years of experience in the utilities sector.

As a recognized technical authority, the Lead Responsible Engineer offers consultation and expert recommendations to business units and external customers.

Primary Duties And Accountabilities:

- Lead and oversee large-scale projects, including developing studies, proposals, and commissioning plans.

- Provide expert technical consultation and training.

- Resolve specialized technical issues and evaluate engineering design documents for actionable solutions.

- Participate in industry organizations and committees to stay updated on technologies and guide company direction (10%).

- Assist in departmental and project planning, track metrics, and ensure results.

- Act as a subject matter expert for internal committees and business decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 10 + years of relevant experience.

- Experience analyzing electrical and mechanical systems.

- Application of engineering theory and problem-solving methods.

- Knowledge of engineering principles, codes, regulations, and standards.

- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Industry expert, active in professional committees or published work.

- PE license or master’s degree required .

About Us

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) provides safe, reliable and world-class engineering, design, planning, systems integration and testing services to transmission, distribution, substation, commercial, industrial and renewable infrastructure markets across the U.S.

An Asplundh Company

As part of One Asplundh, AES customers can take advantage of the full range of resources Asplundh has to offer through a single point of contact. From design to construction and testing to emergency storm restoration and utility vegetation management, our customers count on us for consistently safe and effective service.

Our Commitment

At AES, we believe in tackling challenges in partnership with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Please Note:

- All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.

- Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies:

We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.