Senior Project Engineer - Substation/Transmission Project Management

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Substation/Transmission Project Management to join the Trans,Substation & Sys Protect division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.

We are seeking a technically proficient and highly adaptable professional to lead electric substation and transmission capital improvement projects that advance OUC’s mission of delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective service to our customers.

In this role, you will oversee the full project lifecycle, including coordinating engineering consultants, managing project contracts, securing necessary resources, and reviewing design specifications for compliance with OUC standards. You will also represent OUC in negotiations with consultants, contractors, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, proven project management capabilities, and the ability to influence outcomes in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

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The ideal candidate will have:

- Proven ability to lead and deliver complex transmission and substation projects with a focus on safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness

- Strong technical expertise in substation layout, transmission design (overhead and underground), and system protection

- Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence project direction and coordinate multidisciplinary teams

- Advanced knowledge of environmental permitting processes, electrical equipment specifications, and construction standards for transmission and substation systems.

- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and align internal teams, vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies

- Proficiency in project planning and execution, including permitting,

- financial management, design review, and contractor coordination

- A flexible, team-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities and a drive to contribute in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

- Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project); familiarity with AutoCAD, PLS CAD, and Primavera is a plus

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a directly related field from an ABET-accredited college or university

- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in electric utility transmission/substation design engineering, project management, construction management, or operations

- Valid driver’s license and the ability to attend site visits and external meetings as required

- Advanced certification in Power Systems and registration as a Professional Engineer are preferred

OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, to cite a few:

- Competitive compensation

- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.

- OUC’s Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully-funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account

- Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

- Paid parental leave

- Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities

- Wellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities

- Access to family-oriented recreational areas

- Paid Conference and Training Opportunities

- Free downtown parking

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Salary Range: $115,920 - $144,900 annually - commensurate with experience

Location: 6003 Pershing Ave, Orlando, FL 32822

Please see below a complete Job description for this position.

Job Purpose:

Manages electric substation capital improvement projects to meet OUC customer needs in the most safe, reliable and cost efficient manner. Performs review of engineering consultants' transmission and substation design specifications to insure compliance with OUC standards and desired project outcome. Represents and negotiates OUC interests with consultants, vendors, contractors, developers, utilities, governmental agencies and industry working groups.

Primary Functions:

- Coordinate and manage activities of engineering consultants and administers contracts to insure compliance with terms and conditions;

- Perform review of engineering consultants' transmission and substation project design specifications to insure compliance with OUC standards and desired project outcomes;

- Coordinate acquisition of all resources needed to successfully complete assigned projects including property rights, permits, materials, consultants and contractors;

- Recommend new and updated engineering design standards, practices, procedures, methods, and material specifications which promote a safe, reliable and cost effective transmission and substation system;

- Recommend policy level and procedural changes that improve design and operation of the system;

- Represent and negotiate OUC interests with consultants, vendors, contractors, developers, utilities, governmental agencies and industry working groups;

- Attend seminars and advanced technical training as needed and available;

- Coordinate, guide and train other personnel on specific projects and programs as assigned;

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Requirements:

- Working knowledge of all, but not limited to, the following:

- Power plants operations;

- Real time transmission system operations (i.e. Tags, schedules, outages, operators);

- System protection concepts, short circuit, and system command and control;

- Transmission equipment and applications;

- Environmental permitting processes and requirements in Central Florida;

- Substation layout analysis and evaluation;

- Mathematical and Analytical Skills;

- Financial and budgeting concepts;

- National Electric Safety Code;

- Electrical maps/drawings/schematics/diagrams;

- Substation materials and construction standards;

- Familiarity with all, but not limited to, the following:

- Equipment specifications for transmission lines and substations;

- Project financial, budgeting, and cash flow statements;

- Spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations;

- OUC passenger vehicle;

- Software Applications (i.e. AutoCAD, PLS CAD, Primavera, Project Management tools);

- Related industry, organizational and departmental policies, practices, and procedures; legal guidelines, ordinances, and laws;

- Good communication skills, both verbal and written;

- Good negotiation and analytical skills;

- Adaptable and flexible in evolving work environments;

- Eagerness to learn and teach others;

- Understand and apply governmental accounting practices in maintenance of financial records;

- Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages;

- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and standard office equipment (telephone, computer, copier, etc.).

- Education/ Certification/ Years of Experience Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or directly related engineering degree, from an ABET accredited college or university;

- Minimum of eight (8) years total experience electric utility transmission/substation design engineering, project management, construction management or operations experience;

- Registration as a Professional Engineer (preferred);

- Advanced certification in Power Systems (preferred);

- Valid Driver's License.

Working Conditions:

This job may be exposed outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, insects, work in confined places, and wet, humid conditions (non-weather).

Physical Requirements:

This job requires standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching over head, and may lift up to forty (40) pounds. This job requires speaking and hearing, repetitive motions, typing, writing, detailed inspection, and may drive a company vehicle.

OUC–The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.

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