Substation Owner's Engineer

Substation Owner's Engineer

Employer: ENTRUST Solutions Group. Description Remote with occasional travel to NY The Substation Owner’s Engineer (OE) serves as a senior technical advisor for electrical substation, underground transmission, protection, and control projects. This role provides technical leadership, develops and reviews engineering and construction specifications, evaluates design deliverables, prepares conceptual plans and cost estimates, and supports feasibility studies, safety assessments, and project execution from planning through construction. The OE independently leads complex engineering assignments, mentors junior engineers, ensures compliance with applicable codes and standards (OSHA, FERC, NERC, CIP, etc.), and collaborates closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams. Responsibilities also include preparing technical reports, reviewing drawings and calculations, supporting procurement activities, and providing expert engineering What You’ll Do: - Provide senior-level technical leadership and engineering expertise for substation and transmission projects. - Independently plan, execute, and oversee complex engineering assignments. - Evaluate, adapt, and develop engineering solutions to address technical challenges. - Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technical staff. - Ensure compliance with applicable design codes, building codes, OSHA, FERC, NERC, and CIP standards. - Support cost-benefit analyses and evaluation of alternative engineering approaches. - Develop technical specifications for services, equipment, and materials. - Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal project teams. - Review and provide comments on engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and design deliverables. - Assist with bid evaluations, contract reviews, and award recommendations. - Prepare technical reports and engineering documentation for executive and public review. - Provide expert technical testimony and support when requ