Job Title: Lead Substation Engineer
Location: Orlando, Florida
Experience Level: 8–10+ Years
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Substation Professional to support power delivery projects and asset management within a Private Equity (PE)–backed environment. This role focuses on physical substation infrastructure and Protection & Control (P&C) systems across a portfolio of utility and energy assets. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with the ability to contribute to investment decisions, due diligence, and operational improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, engineering, and upgrade of substation facilities (transmission and distribution)
- Oversee and review Protection & Control (P&C) schemes, relay coordination, and SCADA integration
- Perform technical due diligence for acquisitions, including condition assessments and risk analysis of substation assets
- Support portfolio companies with asset optimization, reliability improvements, and lifecycle planning
- Collaborate with investment teams, operators, EPC contractors, and external consultants
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and utility requirements
- Identify and implement cost-effective engineering solutions and capital improvement strategies
- Provide troubleshooting support, root cause analysis, and resolution of substation performance issues
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- 8–10+ years of experience in substation engineering within power delivery (design, operations, or maintenance)
- Strong expertise in Physical substation design and Protection & Control (P&C) systems
- Experience with high-voltage substations and utility-grade infrastructure
- Familiarity with industry standards (IEEE, NERC, NEC) and utility practices
- Proficiency with engineering and analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD)
- Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working with or supporting Private Equity–backed platforms or infrastructure investments
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
- Experience managing multi-site or portfolio-based assets
- Strong understanding of capital project execution and asset lifecycle management
Why Join Us:
- Opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering and investment strategy
- Exposure to a diverse and growing portfolio of energy and utility assets
- High-impact role with visibility across technical and financial stakeholders
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities
If you want, I can tailor this for a utility, EPC firm, or make it more hands-on vs. strategy-focused.
