Senior Substation Project Engineer III

Senior Substation Project Engineer III

Up to $52.96/hour, 12-month contract

Fully remote, Occasional travel to project sites (primarily across Florida)

Standard working hours

A leading energy organisation is seeking a Senior Substation Project Engineer III to lead a team of engineers and technical specialists delivering high-voltage substation projects across a growing renewable energy portfolio.

This is a senior-level role suited to experienced engineers who bring both strong technical depth and proven leadership in project engineering environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead renewable generation substation projects across full lifecycle: development, RFP, design, construction, and commissioning
• Provide leadership and direction to engineering teams and technical specialists
• Collaborate with Early-Stage Project Managers to define engineering scope and technical strategy
• Plan and manage large-scale or complex projects, including schedules, budgets, and resources
• Oversee project risks, performance tracking, and delivery milestones
• Conduct project meetings and provide reporting to senior stakeholders
• Provide technical oversight and due diligence of external Engineers of Record (EORs)
• Ensure compliance with IEEE, NESC, ASCE, and all applicable engineering standards
• Lead development of scopes of work and manage contractor and consulting engagements
• Coordinate engineering deliverables (IFB, IFC, As-Built, design criteria, etc.)
• Support FERC Order 1000 RFP efforts and competitive transmission project proposals
• Interface with transmission owners, ISOs, and stakeholders to ensure interconnection compliance
• Oversee procurement strategy and management of long-lead materials
• Support estimating, cost modelling, and scope optimisation efforts
• Lead commissioning support activities and ensure successful project delivery
• Represent engineering in stakeholder meetings, presentations, and executive briefings
• Support regulatory and legal processes where required
• Collaborate with OEMs to enhance and integrate engineering solutions
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and innovations
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior engineers and project team members

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural Engineering (preferred)
• 10–15 years of experience in substation engineering and high-voltage infrastructure projects
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects
• Strong background in substation design, engineering oversight, and project execution
• Experience with renewable energy or transmission infrastructure projects
• Deep understanding of IEEE, NESC, and related standards
• Experience working with EPC or utility-scale projects
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• PMP certification
• Six Sigma (Green/Black/Yellow Belt)
• Experience with FERC processes and interconnection requirements

Why Apply?

• Lead high-impact renewable and transmission infrastructure projects
• Fully remote role with a leading energy organisation
• Strong leadership and project ownership opportunity
• Long-term contract potential with high visibility work

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