Job Description

Leads substation construction, apparatus testing, protection & controls and energization activities to ensure equipment is delivered safely, on time, and meets all technical requirements, providing integrated field leadership across teams for seamless execution and readiness for services.

• Leads and oversees all phases of substation execution, including installation, testing, Protection & Controls and energization, ensuring alignment with approved scope, schedule, and safety requirements.

• Leads construction crews, apparatus testing teams, and protection & control resources to achieve coordinated execution and readiness for energization.

• Ensures adherence to technical standards, procedures, and quality assurance requirements to minimize risk and rework.

• Coordinates cross-functional execution with Engineering, Operations, Telecom, and external contractors to resolve interface issues and maintain schedule integrity.

• Monitors execution performance, identifies risks, and implements corrective actions to prevent delays, rework, or safety incidents.

• Oversee reporting, documentation, and regulatory compliance associated with capital substation work to ensure accuracy and transparency.

• Develop and mentor team members to build capability and improve collaboration, resulting in higher engagement and productivity.

• Develops and manages departmental budgets to allocate resources effectively and meet operational targets.

• Defines and monitors departmental KPIs to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Leads, models and ensures consistent application of policies and regulatory standards across teams to support ethical operations and mitigate compliance risks.

• Leads and validates the planning and execution of restoration and emergency preparedness activities to strengthen operational resilience and response capacity.

• Assumes and oversees expanded duties aligned with organizational priorities and professional scope to drive departmental effectiveness and strategic alignment.

Additional Job Description:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related field from an accredited university.

Experience

• 5 years of experience in substation construction, protection & controls and Apparatus Testing with at least 3 years' overseeing employees directly, leading teams, budgets and projects in a supervisor role.

• Additional education may substitute for the required experience when it aligns with the competencies and knowledge necessary for the role: Associate degree in engineering or relevant field may substitute when accompanied by a minimum of 7 years of experience performing similar functions and at least 5 years of experience performing a previous position as Lead, Team Leader or Specialist role.

• Demonstrated experience leading multiple discipline field teams and supervising foremen, technicians and contractors

Competencies (Skills)

• Strong knowledge of substation construction practices, protection & control systems, and apparatus testing

• Proven ability to plan and execute work across multiple disciplines and resolve execution conflicts

• Exceptional skills in contractor management.

• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

• Excellent problem solving and decision-making abilities.

• Proficient in computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Asset Suite).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish are preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Driver License

• OSHA or equivalent safety training preferred

Travel Requirements

• 40%

Physical Demands:

• Stationary Position: Frequently

• Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching: Seldom

• Kneel: Seldom

• Grab: Seldom

• Bend: Seldom

• Lift/Carry over: 0 - 15 pounds

Working Conditions:

• Wet or humid: Seldom

• Working near or on moving mechanical parts: Seldom

• Working near or on heavy machinery: Seldom

• Working in high places: Never

• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: Seldom

• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: Occasionally

• Work with electricity: Never

• Loud noise conditions: Seldom

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is because of this that we offer equal employment opportunity to both our employees and candidates, while also striving for an environment that is free of any form of discrimination and harassment. We base our employment decision solely on the qualifications of the individual, their merits, and the present needs of the business.