ProEnergy Services

Principal Substation Engineer

LocationKansas City, MO

About This Job

Principal Substation Engineer About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is a global and vertically integrated energy transition platform. Focused exclusively on fast-start, dispatchable power, our company supports both energy security and renewable growth with complete turbine services, project development, equipment manufacturing, turnkey generation facilities, operations, and maintenance.

Our Footprint

We are primed for the energy transition with permanent service locations in Missouri, Texas, and Argentina. Our world-class Missouri headquarters is purpose-built to meet dispatchable power needs. It sits on 90 acres in Sedalia and features more than 600,000 sq. ft of service capacity under roof, which includes the only independent Level-IV aeroderivative depot and string-test facility in the world. Our Houston, Texas, office is a strategic satellite positioned near our own dispatchable power installations.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.

Position Summary

At PROENERGY, we emphasize a ONE-TEAM approach where our Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Start-Up, Document Controls, and Operations teams work seamlessly for our clients as a solutions provider for the power industry. We seek a Principal Substation Engineer that has a passion for ownership and pride in the quality of our deliverables. The principal engineer will oversee projects and staff in a leadership role. Principal engineers have the expertise to execute our project work but will have heavy influence in writing and maintaining our standards, guidelines, and procedures. Determining discipline specific goals, providing industry expertise, and assisting with process improvement for the group will be part of the job responsibility. In addition, the principal engineer will preferably be a subject matter expert in their discipline. They will ultimately own quality for their specific discipline. This senior level role will directly report to the VP of PowerFLX Engineering as we continue to build our in-house EPC engineering team. You will need to work collaboratively with our integrated EPC team along with our clients to execute and provide world class, quality focused deliverables for our construction team. Your ability to adapt and be flexible will be invaluable as you coordinate multiple jobs, develop guidelines and procedures, and provide engineering oversight to our subsidiaries. As we lead the transition from reliance on third party engineers to building and managing a fully functional in-house engineering team your expertise and technical knowledge will greatly impact the business planning to add engineering quality standards and developing our own deliverables. This position would start remote then be fully in the office when our Leawood, KS office is open in Q2 2025 as we build our culture in person.

Position Responsibilities

Provide ownership and development of our technical deliverables including the standardization of electrical guidelines and templates
Provide technical direction and organizational leadership to engineers and designers in the Substation and switchyard scope of works
Manage to the scope, budget, and schedule of projects you assign engineers, inclusive of executing change management.
Initially provide third party electrical engineering oversight and quality reviews
Owns the substation technical design and may also be the engineer of record or engineering project manger for some projects
Perform or review routine and complex engineering, design, analysis, and other technical tasks within the electrical discipline utilizing current technology, available standards, calculation software, templates, and cataloged products.
Prepare/review load lists, power system studies, single lines, equipment and substation layouts, BOMs, sizing calculations, schematics, equipment specifications, data sheets, requisitions, and technical bid analysis.
Work collaboratively with our integrated EPC team along with our clients to execute RFIs, deliverable reviews, change order requests, engineering equipment buyout, etc
Develop the engineering project team vision, identify priorities, and align with operational goals.
Foster high performing teams and behavior to execute projects.
Ability to mentor and develop team members including technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
Seek ways to improve customer satisfaction, the quality of the work product, and operating efficiencies.
Help develop, review and implement guidelines and procedures to ensure engineering standardization and templating of our PowerFLX work.
Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and a means to manage KPI tracking and reporting.
Stay up to date with the latest technology and industry practices and finds practical applications.
Develop and execute a communications plan, ensuring project team members are informed of strategy, shared goals, policies, practices and programs.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program
Eight (8) years of experience in related work experience in substations, switchyards or power generation
Two (2) or more years of engineering project management or lead level discipline engineer experience in an EPC environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
The position requires the ability to effectively multi-task and manage numerous projects/tasks simultaneously, frequently within an aggressive and compressed schedule.
Proficient in interpreting and providing direction on project controls and scheduling
Independently applies knowledge and ensures compliance with quality program. Establishes related processes and promotes a culture that is conducive to quality. Provides guidance and direction to others. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
Good negotiation, presentation and persuasion skills. Experienced in communicating ideas, winning approval, and reaching resolutions with a variety of audiences
Previous experience creating grounding, single line, three line and schematic drawings with a clear understanding of protective devices and coordination techniques
Knowledgeable of the ANSI, IEEE, API, NEC, and other industry codes, specifications, and standards
Able to perform engineering calculations, e.g., load flow, short circuit, arc flash, harmonics, equipment sizing, large motor starting, grounding, transient stability, electromagnetic transients, insulation coordination, etc.
Familiar with and able to specify high, medium, and low voltage electrical equipment (Breakers, Instrument Transformers, substation equipment packages, etc)
Comfortable with change and ambiguity; adaptable, collaborative and a systems thinker
Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes
Actively manages project changes directly with the Client with supervision from the Project Manager
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check

Desired Qualifications

Registered Professional Engineer in any discipline (Power, Electrical, or I&C)
Actively involved in industry recognized professional societies
Aconex or Procore Document Controls software knowledge
Clear understanding of construction and constructability practices & principles
Working knowledge of procurement and contract administration
Working knowledge of processes, procedures for project controls and estimating
Advanced knowledge of technical aspects of the proposal and estimate process
Intermediate business and financial acumen
Owner or Client engineering background
It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.

Similar Jobs

company-logo

Electrical Engineer

logo
Dudley Staffing
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$55 - $75
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
3 months ago
company-logo

Electrical Designer

logo
Dudley Staffing
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$45 - $60
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
3 months ago
company-logo

Substation Engineer

Dashiell Corporation
Job TypePart-time
 
Houston, TX
2 days ago
company-logo

Substation Engineer

Hitachi Energy
Job TypeFull-time
 
Raleigh, NC
8 days ago
company-logo

Substation Engineer

Ampirical
Job TypeFull-time
 
Metairie, LA
17 days ago
company-logo

Substation Engineer

Asplundh Engineering Services
Job TypeFull-time
 
Boonton, NJ
25 days ago
company-logo

Substation Engineer

Asplundh Engineering Services
Job TypeFull-time
 
Lewiston, ME
25 days ago
company-logo

Substation Engineer

Asplundh Engineering Services
Job TypeFull-time
 
Foxborough, MA
25 days ago
company-logo

Substation Engineer

Chugach Electric Careers
Job TypeFull-time
 
Anchorage, AK
27 days ago
company-logo

Substation Engineer

Chugach Electric Association
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$64345 - $116188
Anchorage, AK
27 days ago
company-logo

Principal Substation P&C Engineer

ENTRUST Solutions Group
Job TypeFull-time
 
Olathe, KS
8 days ago
company-logo

Senior Substation Engineer

Dashiell Corporation
Job TypePart-time
 
Westlake, TX
10 days ago
company-logo

Senior Substation Engineer

Dashiell Corporation
Job TypePart-time
 
Houston, TX
10 days ago
company-logo

Substation Engineer I

GRDA
Job TypeFull-time
 
Tulsa, OK
22 days ago
company-logo

Senior Substation Engineer

Asplundh Engineering Services
Job TypeFull-time
 
Lewiston, ME
25 days ago
company-logo

Substation Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.
Job TypeFull-time
 
Chesapeake, VA
22 days ago
company-logo

Substation Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.
Job TypeFull-time
 
Augusta, ME
22 days ago
company-logo

Substation Electrical Engineer I

ECF Engineering Consultants
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$68000 - $80000
West Palm Beach, FL
23 days ago
company-logo

Substation Physical Engineer

Ampirical
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$100000 - $150000
San Ramon, CA
25 days ago
company-logo

Substation Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.
Job TypeFull-time
 
Tigard, OR
25 days ago

Trending Jobs

company-logo

Assistant General Manager, Navy Yard Electric Utility

Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$108000 - $108000
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10 days ago
company-logo

Electrical Engineer

Dudley Staffing
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$55 - $75
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
3 months ago
company-logo

Accounts Payable Clerk

Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$65000 - $65000
Dallas, Texas
12 days ago
DM

Apprentice Lineman

Delta Montrose Electric Association
Job TypeFull-time
 
Montrose, CO
15 days ago
company-logo

Attorney

Toeppich & Associates
Job TypeFull-time
 
Houston, Texas
about 1 year ago
company-logo

contract landman

HPS Oil & Gas Properties
Job TypeFull-time
 
Lafayette, Louisiana
2 months ago
company-logo

Apprentice Lineman I

San Patricio Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Job TypeFull-time
 
Sinton, TX
23 days ago
company-logo

Oil and Gas Land and Title Analyst - SAM Associate II

Bank of America
Job TypeFull-time
 
Dallas, Texas
about 1 month ago
HM

Lineworker Apprentice I

Henderson Municipal Power & Light
Job TypeFull-time
 
Henderson, KY
19 days ago
company-logo

Associate Attorney

Buffalo Biodiesel Inc.
Job TypeFull-time
 
Buffalo, NY
22 days ago
company-logo

Senior Landman

Greenlake Energy
Job TypeFull-time
 
Austin, Texas
about 1 month ago
company-logo

Apprentice Lineman

Southern Pine Electric
Job TypeFull-time
 
Brandon, MS
16 days ago
company-logo

JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN - WOODLAND PARK

CORE Electric Cooperative
Job TypeFull-time
 
Woodland Park, CO
27 days ago
company-logo

Contracts Administrator

Third Coast
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$70000 - $85000
Houston, Texas
15 days ago
GU

Natural Gas Utility Laborer

GMC Underground
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$33280 - $47840
Mobile, AL
about 1 month ago
company-logo

Electrical Designer

Dudley Staffing
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$45 - $60
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
3 months ago
company-logo

Residential Helper

Waste Pro
 
Columbus, MS
19 days ago
company-logo

Tank Wagon Driver - CDL B

Rhinehart Oil
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$66560 - $66560
Rifle, CO
29 days ago
company-logo

Operator Assistant Trainee - Frac Acid

Halliburton
Job TypeFull-time
 
Zanesville, OH
19 days ago
company-logo

Floorhand 2

Key Energy Services
Job TypeFull-time
 
Midland, TX
19 days ago