Lead Substation Engineer

Lead Substation Engineer – Atkins

Réalis

Location: Augusta, ME or Rochester, NY

Employment type: Full-time

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

We are seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to join our team in Augusta, ME or Rochester, NY and contribute to the design, development, and execution of medium and high voltage substation projects.

• Work within a multi‑discipline team to develop and/or review efficient and reliable electrical design packages for medium and high voltage substations.
• Lead substation physical electrical design, creating site and equipment layouts, elevations, buswork, ground grids, lightning shielding, material lists, and more.
• Perform design studies and demonstrate a strong working knowledge of physical electrical substation design.
• Coordinate design activities to maintain project schedules, budgets, and quality requirements for successful project completion.
• Assist in site visits, station walkdowns, estimating, and attending project meetings.
• Provide design activities in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including SNC‑Lavalin policies and procedures such as Safety, Environmental, QA/QC.
• Select equipment and materials, and prepare specifications for material, equipment, and construction work.
• Deliver accurate and thorough electrical designs that meet industry standards, specifications, and prudent engineering practices.
• Review internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice, and constructability.
• Coordinate design activities with other multi‑discipline project team members.
• Provide construction support, including resolving site queries, attending site meetings, and performing inspections during construction.
• Maintain complete project documentation for engineering studies, calculations, design packages, as‑built requirements, and return data.
• Maintain good relationships with internal groups such as other engineering disciplines, Drafting, and Project Management.
• Mentor and provide guidance to developing engineers within the department.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience focused on substation engineering for senior/lead positions.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred for all positions; required for senior positions.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Prior utility consulting experience is a plus.
• Strong client focus and customer service orientation.
• High level of interpersonal communication skills, with strong command of the English language and good written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards such as NEC, NESC, and IEEE.
• Ability to perform independently and in a team environment, providing project ownership.

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Réalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—guide the work we do and shape our culture. Depending on your employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life and short‑ and long‑term disability benefits, employer‑matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, leave options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

You can review our comprehensive benefits page on our website.

Expected compensation range is $94,000 – $136,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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