Senior Electrical Engineer

Verdantas • Petoskey, MI • 2d ago

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to take on the challenge of designing new power substations and upgrading existing facilities from 12kV to 500kV. You'll be responsible for utilizing accepted practices and standards to ensure that all designs meet the highest level of quality and safety. This is an on-site supervisory role with direct reports, including engineers and designers. Join us to power the shift toward cleaner, smarter energy solutions. Apply today and make a lasting impact.

What You'll Do:

Develop project plans, including project scope of work and WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) for complex multi-discipline-based substation Engineering projects and EPC projects

Manage Substation project execution, including project scope, schedule, budget, and project resources, including external vendors, consultants, and contractors

Effectively track and stabilize projects, implement solutions to obstacles, and ensure client goals are achieved

Attend client meetings and communicate concerns and changes with the client to ensure a positive relationship and growth opportunities

Prepare and review preliminary designs

Prepare proposals, including budgetary estimates

Lead the development of plans, specifications, studies, estimates, material lists, and other deliverables

Ensure team adherence to QA/QC program

Develop new, or modify existing:

Electrical layout/plan of substation equipment and structures

Substation foundation layout/plan drawings

Section/elevation views from layout/plan drawings

Conduit layout/plan drawings

Substation grounding layout/plan drawings

Control building layout/plan and section/elevation drawings

Lead, mentor, and help grow a team of engineers and designers:

Manage day-to-day activities for your team

Set goals and expectations for each team member

Assist in annual performance reviews

Assist in recruiting efforts - posting job requisitions and participating in interviews

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

8+ years of direct substation experience in both physical and electrical engineering

Professional Engineering license in any state and the ability to acquire further licensure in other states

A combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be considered in lieu of education and experience requirements

Solid comprehension and application of design software, including MicroStation and AutoCAD and other 3D applications

Proficient with Windows-based software such as Word and Excel, which are frequently used to develop project deliverables

Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs

Ability to work in a team environment with others, including, but not limited to, Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and drafters in multi-disciplinary groups

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong attention to detail and work product quality

Salary Range:

At Verdantas, we offer comprehensive benefits packages for our employees. Actual salary is based on the circumstances of each position and candidate, such as geographic location, skills, and certifications. We recognize and reward exceptional performance and strive to ensure fair compensation across all roles and departments within the company. The minimum salary for this position is $140,000 (negotiable based on the criteria presented above).

Benefits:

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance - regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet

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