Lead Substation Engineer - Physical

Job Title: Lead Substation Engineer – Physical

LineWorks Engineering is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Lead Substation Physical Engineer to join our growing substation team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding and experience with performing system analysis, design, inspections, and other related assignments for electrical substations. This role is for an experienced engineer with a focus on substation design, electrical engineering, and project management within the electric utility industry. This mid-level engineer will apply their knowledge of engineering principles, substation design, and construction practices while exercising professional judgment to ensure quality and efficiency.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program

- Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT) preferred and Professional Engineering (PE) license or the ability to obtain one is a plus

- Minimum of 5 years of substation physical engineering experience in the electric utility industry

- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

- Strong understanding of substation design, construction, and commissioning processes

- Familiarity with industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements

- Ability to apply engineering principles to solve complex technical problems

- Proficient in the following industry software: AutoCAD, grading software, Inventor and Microsoft Office Suite

- Willing to travel for on-site work responsibilities involving occasional overnight travel to locations for meetings with clients, vendors, and equipment suppliers

- Pre-employment drug screening, background check and valid drivers license

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct substation system analysis and perform design calculations to ensure the safety and performance of electrical substations

- Perform assessments of substation installations and existing infrastructure

- Perform analysis, design and development of standard details, drawings, specifications and transmission/substation facilities, structures, and foundations

- Support the development and review of substation design drawings, specifications, and construction documents

- Stay up-to-date with industry standards, regulations, and best practices for electrical substations

- Collaborate with other engineers, clients, and contractors to ensure project goals are met

- Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and other team members as needed

- Assist in the preparation of progress reports, compliance documentation, and record-keeping of transmission and substation technical documents and drawings

- Prepare contract documents and specifications, conduct evaluation of bid proposals, and prepare purchase requisitions

Benefits:

- Sign-on bonus

- Flexible schedule (flex Fridays)

- Paid Time Off (PTO)

- Paid holidays

- 401(k) employer matching

- Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage

- Disability insurance and group term life insurance

- Tuition reimbursement and professional licensure reimbursement

- Referral program

- Gym membership (Tampa office)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Flexible schedule

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Professional development assistance

- Referral program

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tampa, FL 33610