Engineering Manager
The Green Recruitment Company · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
I’m currently working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Substation Engineering Manager to lead engineering and design activities across major power infrastructure projects, supporting utility-scale solar, BESS, and other renewable energy developments.This is a key technical leadership position, with responsibility for driving engineering quality, coordinating external consultants, and supporting projects from design through construction and commissioning.
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Key Responsibilities:Lead substation engineering and design activities across multiple projects.Oversee one-line diagrams, physical layouts, grounding, protection & control, and equipment specifications.Manage external engineering consultants and ensure designs meet quality, constructability, cost, and compliance requirements.Coordinate with utilities, vendors, procurement, construction, and project management teams.Support equipment procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and field engineering.Establish engineering standards, quality-control processes, and design best practices.Mentor engineering professionals and drive continuous improvement.Ideal Background:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.8+ years of electrical engineering experience with significant substation design experience.Experience leading engineering teams, consultants, or multidisciplinary projects.Strong knowledge of medium- and high-voltage substations, protection & control, grounding, and electrical equipment.Background across utility, transmission, power generation, or renewable energy projects.Knowledge of IEEE/ANSI standards, NEC, NESC, and utility requirements.Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.Preferred:PE license.Utility-scale solar, BESS, or EPC experience.Experience with substations from 34.5kV–500kV. xzbcwsv Knowledge of SCADA, protective relays, and substation automation.
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Key Responsibilities:Lead substation engineering and design activities across multiple projects.Oversee one-line diagrams, physical layouts, grounding, protection & control, and equipment specifications.Manage external engineering consultants and ensure designs meet quality, constructability, cost, and compliance requirements.Coordinate with utilities, vendors, procurement, construction, and project management teams.Support equipment procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and field engineering.Establish engineering standards, quality-control processes, and design best practices.Mentor engineering professionals and drive continuous improvement.Ideal Background:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.8+ years of electrical engineering experience with significant substation design experience.Experience leading engineering teams, consultants, or multidisciplinary projects.Strong knowledge of medium- and high-voltage substations, protection & control, grounding, and electrical equipment.Background across utility, transmission, power generation, or renewable energy projects.Knowledge of IEEE/ANSI standards, NEC, NESC, and utility requirements.Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.Preferred:PE license.Utility-scale solar, BESS, or EPC experience.Experience with substations from 34.5kV–500kV. xzbcwsv Knowledge of SCADA, protective relays, and substation automation.
Details
| Company | The Green Recruitment Company |
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | hr |
| Experience | permanent |

