Lead Electrical Engineer (Substation Design)

Lead Electrical Engineer (Substation Design)
Remote
Renewables and Data Center

Compensation: Negotiable for qualified candidate + Bonus + Benefits

Company Profile:
A new and exciting engineering consulting firm with booming business within the renewable and data center industry is adding 2 Electrical Engineers who specialize in substation design for a remote opportunity. This team has an enormous business pipeline and building out an engineering team in the US to support domestic customers.

Lead Electrical Engineer:
We are seeking a strategically minded and technical accomplished Lead Electrical Engineer to support the organic growth of our U.S. operations, with a specific focus across Texas. You will play a key role in technical oversight, client engagement, early-stage project development, and delivery alignment, acting as the bridge linking Engineering with Estimating, procurement and Project Execution. While the position does not carry direct reports initially, you will be responsible for shaping the local engineering function and mentoring junior engineers as the team expands. Additional responsibilities include:
· Lead the design, specification, and coordination of HV substations for projects in Texas.
· Ensure all engineering deliverables meet utility, client and regulatory requirements (NESC, NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, ERCOT Standards etc.
· Act as the primary technical interface with U.S based clients, consultants, and utilities during both pre-construction and delivery phases.
· Provide technical governance and peer review of design outputs to ensure compliance with U.S codes, standards, and client-specific requirements.
· Support Business Development and Pre Construction teams in the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) model – including preliminary layouts, grid feasibility, and technical scoping.
· Collaborate with global engineering centers to localize and adapt design methodologies for the U.S market.
· Capture and share project learnings and regulatory insights to help inform the broader U.S market strategy.
· Participate in engineering resource planning, with a view to building and leading a U.S engineering team over the coming years.
· Drive a culture of accountability, technical rigor, and continuous improvement.
· Grow, manage and lead a team of engineers in the design and construction of HV substations.
· Maintain continuous professional development (CPD) within the engineering team.
· Enhance project delivery by fostering excellence in engineering practices.
· Facilitate effective communication among Project Managers and Site Managers to incorporate real-time feedback into project designs.
· Empower project engineers, reinforcing their responsibility for the engineering outputs of their projects.
· Contribute to the lessons learned log, ensuring it is regularly updated to enhance project outcomes.

Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
· 5+ years’ experience in electrical engineering within utility-scale or high-voltage EPC environments.
· Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams and external consultants an advantage
· Strong working knowledge of U.S. transmission/distribution infrastructure and regional standards (e.g. ERCOT interconnection process).
· Experience delivering turnkey substations, HV grid projects (138 kV–345 kV), and associated control/protection systems.
· Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required.
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