Senior Project Manager- Substation Engineer

Ardurra Group, Inc. • $100K — $130K *
Cordova, TN 38016In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution
  • 10 years of high-voltage electric substation design experience
  • 10+ years of project management experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration and willingness to obtain additional licenses
  • Knowledge of NEC and NESC code requirements
  • Strong understanding of power equipment such as switchgear and transformers
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Budget and risk management experience
  • 30% Travel Required

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and supervise engineering professionals and technicians
  • Lead detailed design of high-voltage substations including layouts and diagrams
  • Prepare and review calculations for grounding and lightning protection
  • Perform electrical studies and design for substation components
  • Collaborate on point selection for IEDs and their integration with SCADA and security systems
  • Ensure project delivery aligns with client expectations
  • Contribute to a supportive and people-first work culture

Benefits

  • Career growth opportunities within a supportive culture
  • Mentorship and leadership development
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and engineering practices
  • Potential for professional development and further certifications
  • Engagement in impactful projects that shape community environments
Full Job Description
Ardurra is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Substation Engineering to lead complex electrical substation projects while serving as a trusted partner to our utility and industrial clients. This role blends technical leadership, project execution, and customer success, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with client expectations.

The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of substation design and construction, strong cross-functional leadership skills, and a customer-first mindset.

What You'll Do
  • As a Substation Engineer, you will:
  • Plan, organize, and supervise the work of engineering professionals and technicians.
  • Lead detailed design of high-voltage substations, including:
  • General arrangement and equipment layout
  • Elevations and sections
  • Bus and cable layout and calculations
  • Grounding design and analysis
  • Shielding design and analysis
  • Facility lighting
  • Single- and three-line diagrams
  • Protection and control schematics
  • Wiring and connection diagrams
  • Foundation layout and design
  • Secondary containment design and calculations
  • Protective relay settings
  • Prepare and/or review:
  • Calculations for faults, grounding, lightning protection, and rigid bus bracing and supports
  • Transformer sizing
  • AC and DC auxiliary system sizing
  • Arrester and insulator coordination and selection
  • Project specifications for materials, equipment, and construction requirements
  • Perform other electrical design and studies, including substation design; arc flash, system, capacitor, and grounding studies; and design support for electrical power supply elements in street lighting and traffic signal designs.
  • Perform point selection for substation IEDs and interface with SCADA, communications, and security systems.
  • Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Required Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Mechanical Engineering (BSME), or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university
  • 10 years of experience in high-voltage electric substation design
  • 10+ years of project management experience
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) and willingness to obtain additional licenses in other states
  • Detailed knowledge of NEC and NESC code requirements
  • Strong understanding of power utilization equipment, including switchgear, protective relays, breakers, transformers, motors, and generators
  • Experience in the utility industry
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills to engage with clients, partners, and team members
  • Experience managing budgets, schedules, and risk
  • 30% Travel Required

Preferred Qualifications
  • 10-12 years' experience working in utility substations
  • Previous experience leading a design team and mentoring junior engineers
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification

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