Lead Substation Engineer

Lead Engineer – Substation & Energy Infrastructure Location: Remote Duration: 12-Month Contract Schedule: Monday–Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Overview Our client, a leading energy infrastructure organization, is seeking a Lead Engineer (Level 4) to support substation and utility-scale energy projects across their portfolio. This is a replacement position within a high-impact engineering and construction team, responsible for overseeing projects from early-stage development through execution and commissioning. This role requires a highly experienced engineering leader with deep expertise in substation design, grid interconnection, and utility-scale renewable energy projects including solar, BESS, and transmission systems. Key Responsibilities Lead substation projects across the full lifecycle: development, engineering, construction, and commissioning Partner with early-stage development teams to define engineering scope, feasibility, and technical requirements Provide technical oversight and governance to external Engineers of Record (EORs) and engineering consultants Ensure compliance with IEEE, NESC, ASCE , ISO requirements, and interconnection agreements Support transmission and interconnection activities, including: System impact studies Facility studies Reactive and harmonic analysis Interconnection agreements Manage engineering procurement activities: Develop scopes of work Evaluate bids and select vendors Coordinate with supply chain for contracting Oversee long-lead equipment procurement and mitigate cost/schedule risks Coordinate with internal stakeholders across engineering, construction, supply chain, and legal teams Represent engineering in executive-level discussions, providing updates on: Project progress Risks and mitigation strategies Technical decisions Support cost estimating, scope development, and continuous improvement initiatives Participate in commissioning activities and ensure successful project delivery Collaborate with OEMs to optimize equipment design and integration Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related field) 15+ years of experience in power, utilities, or energy infrastructure projects Strong expertise in substation engineering and transmission systems Proven experience leading large-scale, multi-disciplinary engineering projects Deep knowledge of engineering standards and regulatory requirements Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) license Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects (solar, BESS, wind) Strong background in: Grid interconnection processes System studies and power systems analysis Engineering risk management Experience working in matrixed or enterprise-level organizations Contract Benefits Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience Opportunity to work on cutting-edge renewable energy projects Professional development in a dynamic industry environment Standard business hours (8 AM - 5 PM) Weekly pay schedule Potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs Our client is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.