[Hiring] Substation Engineering Manager @Grid United

Role Description

Grid United is a mission-driven company aiming to solve the largest barrier to a more reliable grid by developing new long-haul transmission projects in the United States. This specific role focuses on leading project design and execution of high voltage AC substations and switchyards as part of larger transmission projects.

• Lead engineering and design activities for substation and/or switchyard scopes in major transmission projects.
• Lead planning of facility design activities, including engineering scope, budget, and schedule.
• Review detailed design submittals, calculations, and studies to ensure robust technical standards.
• Manage substation primary and secondary engineering deliverables, utilizing skillsets that include:
  • Strong comprehension of P&C system design (PCD's, protection and remedial action schemes (RAS), SCADA, communications).
  • Balance of plant (BoP) engineering (one-lines and three-lines, equipment specifications, physical layout, bus configuration (AIS/GIS), grounding, lightning protection, and cable/conduit designs).
• Provide engineering support to other disciplines as needed for project development.
• Participate in site visits to assess location suitability, constructability, access, laydown needs, and tie-in/outage constraints.
• Engage with equipment suppliers and manufacturers for technical and commercial alignment.
• Acquire knowledge, and stay informed on, technical capabilities and advances in HVDC converter station and substation technologies.
• Utilize internal tools and market outreach to prepare and update facility CAPEX estimates.
• Provide technical due diligence support such as fatal flaw analyses for early-stage development prospects.
• Propose and implement lessons learned and standardization to support continuous improvement across substation design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5+ years' experience managing substation engineering design (including protection & control and/or primary/physical). 8+ years preferred.
• Knowledge of the overall design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning process for substations and related facilities.
• Proficiency with the following software:
  • Microsoft Office suite products (Excel, PowerPoint) – required.
  • AutoCAD and/or MicroStation – required.
  • Experience with power system and/or protection tools (e.g., ASPEN OneLiner, ETAP, PSCAD, SEL software) and grounding analysis tools (e.g., CDEGS) – preferred.
• Optional, but preferred:
  • Project execution experience on FACTS/STATCOM or HVDC projects.
  • Active participation in professional committees such as CIGRE and IEEE.
  • Operational experience with high voltage facilities.
  • Registered Professional Engineer.
• Strong ambition to learn the cutting edge of the power industry, HVDC development, and substation technologies.
• A passion for collaborative, team-based work with a hands-on entrepreneurial approach to project development.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and lead external teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships and work with professionals from different disciplines.
• Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task efficiently with constant regard for accuracy and quality.
• Adaptability and flexibility to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity, and project changes.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to interface with landowners, utilities, and other project stakeholders.
• Articulate speaker with the ability to lead public presentations.
• Strong writing skills, including both technical and persuasive writing.
• Ability to read and digest large amounts of information rapidly.
• Deep curiosity for all functional areas of development including commercialization, engineering, land acquisition, public outreach, and US state and federal regulations.
• Strong computer and data management skills, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small, non-hierarchical organization.
• Positive, professional, and energetic team-oriented attitude.
• Embodies Grid United's core values of ingenuity, tenacity, humility, and grace.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus incentive plan.
• Long term incentive plan.
• Health benefits.
• 401(k).
• Comprehensive benefits package.