Lead Engineer - Energy Infrastructure AI & Automation

Role overview Lead substation engineering projects while helping shape how AI and automation can reduce repetitive design work and expand engineering capacity. The role spans physical substation and protection and control (P&C) design, project planning, quality review, and support through implementation. You will work with engineering, software, design, and client teams to establish sound project approaches and explain the reasoning behind them.

Responsibilities - Develop project strategies and provide engineering guidance for substation physical and P&C work. - Review designs and drawings, including one-line and three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring, plan and section views, conduit, and grounding. - Prepare or check bills of materials, project estimates, and schedules. - Support projects from scoping and design through implementation, applying client standards and coordinating drawing production with designers or drafters. - Provide construction support and attend occasional customer site visits. - Collaborate with software and automation teams on ways to improve engineering workflows.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field, with at least eight years of substation design experience. - Experience executing both physical substation and P&C projects. - Strong communication skills for working with internal teams and clients, and for explaining engineering decisions. - Sound independent judgment, analytical problem-solving, and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure. - Ability to collaborate, lead technical discussions, and rethink established approaches.

Nice to have An Engineer Intern or Engineer in Training credential, a Professional Engineer license, a related master’s degree, or experience with protection and control design, bus calculations, relay settings, grounding or lightning protection studies, lighting studies, AC/DC calculations, WinIGS or CDEGS, CAD tools, or field testing and commissioning.

Benefits and work setup Flexible work arrangements and hours are available. Professional development support may include mentorship, leadership training, technical upskilling, continuing education, and assistance toward project management or engineering credentials. The listed annual pay range is $107,900–$195,050; actual compensation depends on factors including experience, skills, location, and internal equity.