Substation Engineering Lead (PE)

Substation Engineering Lead (PE)

Position Description:

Vantage Point Solutions (VPS) is seeking a Substation Engineering Lead to provide technical leadership, project

oversight, and client engagement for electric utility substation projects. In this role, you will work directly with

utility clients to plan, design, and oversee construction of substation solutions that align with client goals and

support reliable electric service.

Projects may include new substations, substation expansions, brownfield modifications, system improvement

initiatives, grant-funded projects, and multi-year capital improvement programs. You will serve as a key link

between utility personnel, contractors, field crews, and engineering teams, helping move projects from concept

through commissioning.

The Substation Engineering Lead is responsible for the technical direction, design oversight, and professional

engineering approval of substation projects. This role provides mentorship and leadership to engineers, manages

project execution, and ensures projects are completed safely, with quality, on schedule, and within budget.

Successful candidates demonstrate strong leadership, sound engineering judgment, adaptability, attention to

detail, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Why Vantage Point Solutions ?

Vantage Point Solutions was founded in 2002 on the belief that people come first. Today, VPS is a customer

focused, technology-driven engineering and consulting firm serving clients in the power, broadband, and

financial industries.

We are committed to delivering exceptional service while fostering a culture built on teamwork, accountability,

respect, innovation, and professional growth. Our employees are empowered to make meaningful contributions

to our clients, communities, and industries while building rewarding careers.

Technical Leadership & Project Management:

- Lead and manage multiple substation projects simultaneously from planning through construction and commissioning.

- Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews throughout all phases of project delivery.

- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with local, state, and federal technical, regulatory, and safety standards.

- Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews throughout all phases of project delivery.

- Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and engineering cost estimates.

- Stay current with applicable codes, standards, industry practices, and emerging technologies.

Engineering & Design:

- Perform system-wide planning studies and system assessments related to substation capacity, reliability, and system performance, applying best practices and the latest technologies.

- Develop, review, and approve (PE-seal) complete substation designs, including physical layouts, electrical design, grounding systems, equipment selection, bus configurations, structural steel, protection and control systems, relay schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA integration, and bills of material to deliver full construction drawings (IFC) and bid packages (IFB).

- Prepare equipment specifications, material specifications, and construction requirements in accordance with client and regulatory requirements.

- Professionally seal for-construction substation designs, protection and controls, and grounding system designs.

- Demonstrate proficiency with industry-standard software used for the design, planning, modeling, and analysis of substations, protection systems, and control systems.

- Support permitting, regulatory compliance, and engineering documentation efforts.

- Develop substation protection and control settings.

Client & Field Support:

- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, contractors, utility personnel, and internal team members.

- Strengthens VPS’s reputation as a trusted partner for utilities and enterprise clients.

- Serve as a trusted techn