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Substation Engineering Manager

$200k - $225k

Michael Page International Inc.

  • Lead a Team and Shape Engineering Strategy
  • Deliver Projects That Strengthen the Grid
About Our Client

Our client is a growing power delivery engineering and consulting organization delivering critical infrastructure projects across the transmission and distribution market. Their work supports substation modernization, transmission expansion, renewable interconnections, grid resiliency, utility capital programs, and grid modernization initiatives across North America.

Job Description

Team Leadership & Management
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of substation engineers, designers, and technical specialists
  • Manage staffing, utilization, hiring, onboarding, and professional development
  • Establish engineering standards and QA/QC processes
  • Conduct technical reviews and support career progression initiatives
  • Promote collaboration across electrical, civil, structural, protection & controls, and project teams
Technical Leadership
  • Serve as technical lead for substation engineering and design execution
  • Oversee development and approval of:
    • General arrangements
    • Equipment layouts
    • Bus and conductor design
    • Grounding studies
    • Lightning protection
    • Cable routing and raceway systems
    • Control building layouts
    • Equipment specifications
  • Ensure compliance with utility standards and industry requirements
  • Support field execution, construction coordination, and issue resolution
Project Execution
  • Lead engineering delivery for greenfield and brownfield substation projects
  • Manage schedule, budget, risk, and resource planning
  • Coordinate with clients and internal project teams
  • Support proposals, project estimates, and strategic pursuits
  • Act as senior technical representative during client engagements
Business Development & Client Management
  • Develop and maintain relationships with utilities and strategic clients
  • Support account growth and repeat business opportunities
  • Participate in proposals, technical presentations, and project pursuits
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.


The Successful Applicant

A successful Substation Engineering Manager should have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 8-15+ years of substation engineering experience
  • 3+ years leading teams, projects, or engineering groups
  • Experience delivering projects across 69 kV-500 kV+ substations
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • AIS and GIS substations
    • Utility engineering standards
    • NESC, IEEE, NEC requirements
    • Equipment selection and specification
    • Engineering quality processes
  • Experience with:
    • AutoCAD
    • MicroStation
    • Bluebeam
    • Engineering/project delivery workflows
What's on Offer
  • Competitive annual salary ranging from $200,000 to $225,000 USD.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Lead and grow a high-performing substation engineering team.
  • Work on large-scale transmission, substation, and grid modernization projects.
  • Clear path to Senior Manager, Director, and Practice Leader opportunities.
  • Strong project pipeline with long-term growth and stability.
  • Technical leadership combined with strategic decision-making.
  • Flexible hybrid/remote work environment.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Substation Engineering Manager, apply today!

Contact

Lauren Just

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Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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