Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a senior electrical engineer with strong leadership capabilities to oversee multiple substation physical design projects. This individual will serve as the technical lead, guiding a team of 5–6 supporting engineers and ensuring project delivery excellence.
While the role is project-driven and client-facing, it does not include formal personnel management. Candidates should have a proven track record in substation design, with the ability to handle anywhere from one to five projects at a time.
- Hybrid Remote: Marlborough MA onsite 2–3 days per week and remainder remotely.
- Travel: Approximately 10% local travel across MA, CT, and RI markets.
- Relocation assistance: Packages available for qualified prospects.
Required Background
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or closely related field).
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in substation physical design.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and cross-discipline teams.
- Demonstrated experience in reviewing and performing quality checks on substation design deliverables.
Technical Expertise Sought
- Development and quality review of physical layouts and electrical assemblies for medium- and high-voltage substations (greenfield and brownfield).
- Preparation of plan views, section views, and bills of material.
- Routing and design of trenches and conduits.
- Design of low- and medium-voltage AC distribution systems (120V, 240V, 480V).
- Specification and evaluation of substation equipment.
- Familiarity with industry standards and codes (NEC, ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, NESC).
- Performing engineering calculations, including:
- AC service sizing
- Grounding studies
- Lightning and lighting protection
- Conduit fill and sizing
- Experience with AIS (Air-Insulated Substations) and GIS (Gas-Insulated Substations).
- Ability to coordinate closely with structural and civil engineering groups to ensure integrated design.
- PE license preferred; not required
What We Offer
- Competitive base pay and annual bonus opportunities.
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
- Huge career growth opportunities within a dynamic project environment.
- Exposure to a wide range of substation projects across New England.
- Sponsorship to qualified candidates with USCIS work requirements
Company DescriptionSigil leverages decades of combined diverse experience in our Engineering Recruitment Team to connect Hiring Managers with targeted talent pools across Automotive, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and other practices.
Company Description
Sigil leverages decades of combined diverse experience in our Engineering Recruitment Team to connect Hiring Managers with targeted talent pools across Automotive, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and other practices.