Lead Substation Engineer — Hybrid or Remote

Job overview

The Lead Substation Engineer role is hybrid or remote, with the candidate expected to reside in the greater Indianapolis area or within reasonable traveling distance. The posting lists an annual salary range of $118,000–$192,000. The role provides technical leadership for substation engineering and consulting projects, including work for utility clients. The engineer leads and reviews substation design work, develops electrical protection and control and/or physical design deliverables, and mentors engineers and designers. This work supports the execution and quality of projects ranging from equipment upgrades to large transmission and distribution substations.

What you'll do

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for substation engineering and consulting
• create protection and control and/or physical design deliverables
• act as project lead or independent reviewer
• support clients and regional business development
• lead and mentor engineers and designers
• develop proposals and scopes
• coordinate design with other disciplines
• prepare physical substation designs, calculations, reports, and specifications
• conduct quality reviews
• make field visits as needed
• coordinate project plans and updates.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead substation engineer

hybrid or remote

indianapolis in area

substation design

protection and control

physical design

utility projects

transmission and distribution

up to 500kv

$118k–$192k annually

orbital engineering

electrical engineering

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k)
• supplemental insurance
• company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• short-term disability
• maternity and bonding leave
• paid time off.

Why this role

Hybrid or remote work; projects include substations up to 500kV; leadership and mentoring responsibilities; comprehensive benefits package.

About the employer

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.