Electrical Engineering IV Transmission Substation

Job Description

Job Description

FindTalent is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer IV to provide engineering and technical expertise to transmission substation teams. This role involves delivering safe, cost-effective, and high-quality engineering and design services, with a focus on civil-structural aspects of substations. The position includes both direct project work and project management support, requiring leadership in discipline-specific engineering tasks, responsible charge duties, and management of project schedules and budgets. The role also supports proposal development, cost estimating, and business development efforts.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power delivery, substation civil-structural design, and engineering project management . This role requires technical expertise, leadership ability, and strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with clients, colleagues, and construction teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide civil-structural design and direction on complex substation engineering projects.

• Lead discipline-specific work and perform responsible charge engineering duties.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.

• Create and review substation civil-structural drawing packages, including foundations, structural steel, bus, and cable.

• Analyze and design foundation types, transformer oil containment systems, and structural elements.

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

• Collaborate with other design disciplines, contractors, consultants, and clients.

• Support proposal development, project estimating, permitting, and business development efforts.

• Conduct site visits to address civil-structural engineering issues and modify designs as needed.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and best practices.

• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

• 5–7 years of experience in electrical engineering within the power delivery industry.

• Expertise in substation civil-structural design and engineering principles.

• Strong knowledge of project management, estimating, budgeting, and scheduling.

• Proficiency with engineering software, drawing tools, and modeling programs.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

• Experience in field/construction environments preferred.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve design and construction issues.

Additional Information:

• Full-time onsite role in the Southeast.

• Occasional travel for site visits or project oversight may be required.

• Flexibility to work extended hours when project deadlines require.

• Moderate physical activity required: standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career as a senior engineer while delivering critical transmission substation projects. Join a collaborative and safety-focused engineering team that values innovation, quality, and professional growth.