Arcadis

Substation Electrical Manager

Arcadis$122K — $220K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum 10 years of direct Substation Electrical engineering and design experience in the Power and Utility industry.
  • Experience with substation physical layouts, bus configurations, grounding, and high voltage design.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, SKM/ETAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, and other design software.
  • Familiar with national and local electrical code compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in all stages of substation design, from concept to construction.
  • Coordinate design activities across various engineering disciplines to meet project timelines.
  • Prepare project and engineering estimates, as well as engage in business development efforts.
  • Manage and mentor the Substation Electrical team while overseeing large project designs.
  • Act as Project Manager and Technical Lead to facilitate client growth and project success.
  • Conduct quality assurance and participate in client meetings to enhance project execution.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health plans.
  • 401K with company contributions.
  • Paid parental leave and life insurance benefits.
  • 20 days of paid time off plus nine paid holidays yearly.
  • Tuition reimbursement and wellness benefits.
Full Job Description
Role description:

Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Substation Electrical Manager - Arcadis, North America to join the Power Delivery & Renewable team in USA. Arcadis' Power Delivery group partners with clients to provide comprehensive plans that incorporate all aspects of their projects. You can see this in the work we do for our clients, the opportunities we create for our people, and in our efforts to enhance the communities in which we live and work. We bring together world-class resources and the latest innovative technologies to help define the cities and experiences of tomorrow.

This is a senior Lead Technical position within the Power Delivery & Renewable unit of Arcadis. The position requires candidate directly interface with client and Arcadis power delivery team, act as a project management, project engineering, proposal management and business development manager. The candidate will also make sure day-to-day client engagement, coordination, and project execution role. The position is accountable to ensure project execution in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including all of Arcadis's policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control. The incumbent will also work closely with other Power Delivery departments, including the Protection & Control Engineering, Transmission Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Distribution & EV Technology and the System Planning and Studies teams, as well as with other Arcadis business divisions and sectors.

The position consisting in the coordination of the power delivery & renewable energy team and performing hands on Substation Electrical Engineering at all voltage class, detail design and studies for utility and developer clients in North America. The incumbent will also work closely with other renewable energy team (e.g. wind, solar, BESS, and Green H2) with Arcadis business units. As part of the Power Delivery & Renewable team, you will help improve quality of life.

Role accountabilities:
  • Participate in substation design at all stages of project development, including concept, pre-feasibility, feasibility, detail design, procurement and construction, and also in substation asset management/condition studies
  • As a Substation Electrical Manager, you will coordinate design activities, with design activities undertaken by other engineering disciplines, to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion
  • Lead and participate in the preparation of project estimates, engineering estimates and proposals, and client engagement and business development activities
  • Manager and grow Substation Electrical team and serve as a mentor to staff. You will also lead substation design on large/complex projects and perform quality reviews.
  • Act as Project Manager, Proposal Manager, Program Manager, Account Manager and Technical Lead to support services and plan, develop, and grow power delivery clients goal and business growth for the region
  • Serve as a mentor to junior members of the team. Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians. Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.

We are seeking an individual with a strong team player mindset and excellent communication skills to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate effectively with colleagues. Additionally, this position may involve travel of up to 30% to client sites and customer meetings, both within North America and potentially internationally.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 10 years of direct Substation Electrical engineering & design experience in Power and Utility industry
  • Must have experience with key considerations for substation physical layouts, section& elevations, bus configurations, cable and conduit sizing, grounding, control building, lighting & lightning, and all aspects of HV and EHV substation engineering & design and studies
  • Must be proficient in AutoCAD and SKM/ETAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, other engineering software to complete substation design.
  • Must have design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards

Preferred Qualifications
  • PE license
  • Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part-time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $122,760 - $220,968.

Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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About Arcadis

Arcadis is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides a range of services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, and buildings. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Arcadis has a presence in over 70 countries and employs more than 27,000 people worldwide. The company's clients include governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Arcadis is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area.
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