Senior Substation Engineer

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. **Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?** We are seeking an experienced **Substation Engineer** to help us with our growing workload. The candidate should be self-driven and detail-oriented and thrive on taking ownership, quickly adapting to challenges, and solving problems. The position is **hybrid** and located at our **Wilmington, DE** office. At Verdantas, our Power team is transforming the electric utility industry through innovative, impactful projects. We lead the way in decommissioning and repurposing coal-fired plants, ensuring environmental compliance and sustainable redevelopment. Our expertise spans power delivery system upgrades-from transmission lines to substations-while integrating advanced engineering and environmental strategies to meet regulatory demands and boost reliability. We also drive digital transformation in utility asset management with cutting-edge 3D modeling and laser scanning. **Join us to power the shift toward cleaner, smarter energy solutions. Apply today and make a lasting impact.** **What You'll Do:** + Develop project plans, including project scope of work and WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) for complex multi-discipline-based substation Engineering projects and EPC projects + Manage Substation project execution, including project scope, schedule, budget, and project resources, including external vendors, consultants, and contractors + Effectively track and stabilize projects, implement solutions to obstacles, and ensure client goals are achieved + Attend client meetings and communicate concerns and changes with the client to ensure a positive relationship and growth opportunities + Prepare and review preliminary designs + Prepare proposals, including budgetary estimates + Lead the development of plans, specifications, studies, estimates, material lists, and other deliverables + Ensure team adherence to QA/QC program + Prepare job postings, conduct interviews, hire, onboard, train, and mentor engineers + Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations + Perform project-related preliminary and pre-commissioning inspection site visits, including periodic travel to meet clients throughout North America to develop business + Read, interpret, and review technical drawings, schematics, isometrics, process & instrumentation diagrams, specifications, and system operating procedures + Develop and review bidding and construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and scopes of work + Apply knowledge of engineering principles to research, design, and evaluate products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet project requirements and generate technical reports + Confer with the design team to incorporate design information and client standards into the construction documents + Prepare/review technical reports and correspondence for project designs and studies + Drive safety initiatives + Responsible for operational efficiency, including minimizing outstanding WIP and A/R by ensuring client milestones, budgets, and expectations are met + Prepare/review and/or monitor complex schedules to ensure the timely completion of the project work + Review testing and commissioning reports of substation equipment and protection, and SCADA communications relays + Engage in business development efforts and prepare responses to Requests for Proposals **What You'll Bring:** + Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering + Minimum 8+ years of experience with substation electrical physical, protection, control, and SCADA Communication Engineering in the power industry and professional services for greenfield and brownfield substations + A Professional Engineering License in Power is preferred + Proficiency in Engineering studies software such as ETAP, EMTP, SKM, CDEGS/WinIGS, Microsoft Suite, AI tools, etc. + Experience in reviewing electrical, protection, control, SCADA communication schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams + Experience in SEL/GE relays, relay settings, system studies such as arc flash, short circuit, coordination, and engineering studies such as grounding analysis, transient studies, conduit, cable V drop, lighting, lightning, AC & DC system sizing, equipment sizing, etc. + Testing and commissioning of equipment and relays' experience is preferred + Experience in renewable energy, such as PV, wind, and BESS, is preferred + Experience with 3D substation design preferred + Experience leading FAT and SAT for Control House, switchgear house, Transformer, etc. is preferred + Proficiency in engineering standards such as IEEE, NESC, NEC, OSHA, etc. + Proficiency with project management, resource management, and financial analysis tools + Strong analytical, problem-solving, supervisory, and leadership skills **Salary Range:** At Verdantas, we offer comprehensive benefits packages for our employees. Actual salary is based on the circumstances of each position and candidate, such as geographic location, skills, and certifications. We recognize and reward exceptional performance and strive to ensure fair compensation across all roles and departments within the company. The minimum salary for this position is $130,000 (negotiable based on the criteria presented above). **Benefits:** + Flexible Work Environment + Paid Parental Leave + Medical + Dental + Vision + Life and AD&D Insurance + Short-Term and Long-Term Disability + 401(k) with Company Match + Paid Time Off + Holidays _Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance - regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce._ **Verdantas is an EOE** **race/color/religion/sex/sexual** **orientation/gender identity/national** **origin/disability/vet** Ready to take the next exciting step in your career journey? Dive into our current job openings and discover the perfect opportunity waiting just for you. Explore our diverse range of roles across various departments and embark on a path towards growth, innovation, and success. Your dream job could be just a click away... For assistance filling out applications, complete this form ( .