Substation Electrical Engineering Manager (PE) Physical Design

Job Title: Substation Electrical Engineering Manager (PE) Physical Design

Location: Remote
Duration: Fulltime

Divison: Utilities

About This Opportunity:

• At Client Engineers, people come first. We re a nationally recognized, woman-owned firm that believes collaboration, learning, and innovation fuel lasting impact. Our Utilities Division connects bright minds to design safe, sustainable power systems and high-voltage substations that keep communities connected and energized.
• If you re an experienced Substation Electrical Engineering Manager who leads by example not just a technical expert but also a mentor, motivator, and builder of great teams, Client is the place where you can thrive and grow.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Flexibility that works: Choose a hybrid or remote schedule that fits your life and projects.
• Culture of belonging: Be part a nationally ranked, inclusive firm that values people, teamwork, learning, and collaboration.
• Growth that lasts: We invest in and support your goals professional training, PE licensing, leadership development, and technical programs are all part of the package.
• Comprehensive benefits: Competitive compensation, profit sharing, 401(k) match, ESOP participation, continuing education reimbursement, paid volunteer time, professional development support, and generous paid time off.
• Meaningful impact: Help to modernize substations and deliver clean, reliable power across North America.

What You ll Do

• Lead and inspire a talented and multi-disciplinary team delivering substation physical designs for utilities and EPC partners.
• Provide strategic oversight for project resources, budgets, and client relationships.
• Guide engineers through complex transmission and distribution projects.
• Manage resources, performance, and development for a growing national substation group.
• Review and approve design packages, drawings, and specifications for technical excellence.
• Partner with leadership on business development and recruiting initiatives.
• Champion a culture of learning, innovation, collaboration, and inclusion across the team.

What You Bring

• Bachelor s or Master s in electrical engineering and an active PE license; PMP is a plus.
• 15+ years of experience in physical substation design, including 4+ years in leadership.
• Deep understanding of high-voltage substation design, general arrangements, grounding plans, and bus configurations.
• Advanced knowledge of utility industry standards.
• A passion for mentorship, innovation, and collaborative leadership.
• Confident communicator, mentor, and team builder with excellent organizational skills and a passion for helping engineers grow in both technical depth and systems thinking.