[Hiring] Lead Substation Engineer @DLB Associates

Role Description

DLB is expanding its utility and substation engineering services and is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to help establish, grow, and technically lead this service. This role is responsible for the end-to-end engineering delivery of medium- and high-voltage substations across utility, renewable, data center, and industrial markets, from concept through construction and commissioning.

The Lead Substation Engineer will provide technical direction, make final engineering decisions, and represent the firm with clients, utilities, and partners. This position is both hands-on and strategic, blending detailed engineering execution with mentorship, quality oversight, and support of business growth.

The Lead Substation Engineer is self-directed on day-to-day work and receives high level instruction on new projects, tasks, or assignments. Will execute and lead teams and projects, tasks or assignments of complex scope. May coordinate activities of other personnel.

The Lead Substation Engineer will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 8+ years of substation design engineering experience
• Experience leading multidisciplinary substation design and working directly with utilities and owner engineering teams on utility, renewable, data center, or industrial projects

Requirements

• Knowledge of electrical systems found in buildings including single/three phase power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, grounding and life safety systems
• Knowledge of various electrical topologies and distribution systems
• Strong working knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, utility standards), with ability to apply requirements through code analysis and system design
• Knowledge of technical/design software including short circuit coordination and arc flash studies, equipment sizing, underground feeder calculations and lighting calculations
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines under pressure
• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction-free workspace
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and serve as a client-facing point of contact
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse/domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment