Substation Electrical Engineering Manager (PE) – Physical Design

Orpine Inc is an Inc. 5000 company whose Utilities Division designs safe, sustainable power systems and high-voltage substations. The Substation Electrical Engineering Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee resources, budgets, client relationships, and technical deliverables, and support business development and team growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a talented and multi-disciplinary team delivering substation physical designs for utilities and EPC partners
• Provide strategic oversight for project resources, budgets, and client relationships
• Guide engineers through complex transmission and distribution projects
• Manage resources , performance, and development for a growing national substation group
• Review and approve design packages , drawings, and specifications for technical excellence
• Partner with leadership on business development and recruiting initiatives
• Champion a culture of learning , innovation, collaboration, and inclusion across the team

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's in electrical engineering
• an active PE license
• 15+ years of experience in physical substation design
• 4+ years in leadership
• Deep understanding of high-voltage substation design
• general arrangements
• grounding plans
• bus configurations
• Advanced knowledge of utility industry standards
• A passion for mentorship
• innovation
• collaborative leadership
• Confident communicator
• mentor
• team builder with excellent organizational skills
• a passion for helping engineers grow in both technical depth and systems thinking
• PMP is a plus