Electrical Engineering Manager, Substations & Grid Upgrades

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high-voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors.

Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC, CoVolt Power leverages a mission-driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America.

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer Manager at our corporate office in Albany, NY.

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer Manager is responsible for leading and managing engineering teams in the design and development of LV, HV, and EHV electrical power systems with emphasis on transmission and distribution substations ranging from 34.5 kV to 500 kV. This position oversees the full project lifecycle from conceptual design through detailed engineering, procurement support, construction coordination, and commissioning. The Manager will provide technical leadership, ensure compliance with industry standards, manage resource allocation, and maintain client relationships while fostering team development and driving engineering excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position

• Lead and manage engineering teams in the design and execution of substation and transmission projects for utility, renewable energy, industrial, and commercial applications.
• Oversee electrical engineering responsibilities throughout project lifecycle from conceptual design through detailed engineering, procurement, construction support, and commissioning.
• Manage resource allocation, staffing plans, work assignments, and workload forecasting to ensure efficient project execution.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex electrical engineering challenges for transmission level substations (34.5 kV -- 500 kV).
• Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, specifications, and deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with client requirements.
• Coordinate multi-discipline engineering activities across electrical, civil, structural, and transmission teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards including IEEE, NESC, NEC, ANSI, NEMA, NERC, RUS, IEC, OSHA, and local/federal building codes.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, work breakdown structure development, scheduling, and budget management.
• Maintain and develop client relationships, acting as primary technical point of contact for electrical engineering services.
• Oversee development of single-line switching and protection diagrams, three-line diagrams, DC schematic diagrams, relay and control panel layouts, AC and DC auxiliary power systems diagrams and cable/conduit schedules.
• Direct equipment specification development and support procurement activities including vendor coordination and equipment review.
• Review and approve engineering calculations including AC/DC systems, battery sizing, station service transformer sizing, overvoltage protection and coordination, short circuit analysis, ampacity studies, voltage drop, conduit fill and insulation coordination.
• Ensure all engineering documents, records, and construction drawings are properly maintained and meet quality standards.
• Provide engineering support to project management, procurement, and construction teams throughout all project phases.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, conduct performance evaluations, and identify training needs and succession planning opportunities.
• Facilitate constructability reviews, outage sequencing, and coordination with construction managers and operations personnel.
• Support testing and commissioning activities for new or modified equipment energization.
• Understand and navigate unique requirements of multiple project types including engineering-only, EPC, turnkey, utility, renewable energy, energy storage systems, and industrial projects.
• Make timely and effective decisions on technical and business issues within scope of responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to corporate safety policies, quality control procedures, and project management standards.
• Coordinate design activities with clients, utilities, vendors, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies including attendance at technical meetings.

Supervision

• Direct supervision of electrical engineers, designers, drafters, and technicians.
• Responsible for performance management, mentoring, recognition, career planning, and corrective actions for assigned staff.
• May have oversight responsibility for engineering resources across multiple projects or a functional discipline group.

Professional Registration

• Professional Engineering (PE) license in one or more U.S. states required.

Educational Requirement

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, or related field required.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems preferred.
• Educational background in power systems analysis, electrical machinery, protective relaying, and high voltage engineering.
• Knowledge of NEC, ANSI, NEMA, IEEE, NESC, NERC, and other applicable codes and standards.

Experience & Training Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering with significant emphasis on transmission and distribution substation design (34.5 kV -- 500 kV).
• 5+ years of demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams and projects.
• Extensive experience in the following areas:
  • Transmission line and substation protection and control systems
  • Generator, transformer, and bus protection schemes
  • Development of station single-line, protection, control, and SCADA diagrams including utility and ISO interconnection requirements
  • Equipment specifications, designs, and layouts for major equipment and auxiliary systems
  • Physical substation design including general arrangements, clearances, grounding, lightning protection, and structural considerations
  • Capacitor banks and distribution feeder protection
  • Air-insulated (AIS) and gas-insulated (GIS) substation design
  • Greenfield and brownfield substation projects
• Proven experience with protective relay applications and settings (SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, etc.).
• Knowledge of NEC, ANSI, NEMA, IEEE, NESC, NERC, and other applicable codes and standards.
• Demonstrated success managing projects from conceptual design through construction and commissioning.
• Experience with EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) project delivery methods.
• Strong understanding of utility operations, grid interconnection requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead multi-discipline teams and coordinate across organizational boundaries.
• Experience with proposal development, client presentations, and business development activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact effectively with clients, senior management, and technical staff.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in time-sensitive situations.
• Demonstrated ability in mentoring, coaching, and developing engineering talent.
• Skilled in problem-solving, critical thinking, and engineering judgment for complex technical challenges.

Computer Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in the following software programs:
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project) -- Advanced
  • AutoCAD (current versions) -- Intermediate

Travel Requirements

• Travel level typically 15-25% for client meetings, site visits, project coordination, and industry conferences.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/move equipment up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to conduct site visits and inspections at substation and construction sites when required.

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