Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability and your career finds purpose. At Verdantas, we are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, cutting-edge modeling, and digital technology services. Specializing in thriving markets with strong growth trends, we play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable project outcomes across diverse sectors such as power, renewable energy, water resources, government land use, and transportation infrastructure. Our dynamic team, comprised of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, collaborates closely with clients, harnessing state-of-the-art technology to provide highly accurate datasets and models that tackle intricate environmental and infrastructure challenges. We pride ourselves on going beyond conventional problem-solving; we function as strategic partners, actively assisting clients in realizing their infrastructure and sustainability goals. Verdantas stands at the forefront with a robust team of over 1,500 professionals, including top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts strategically positioned throughout the U.S. Our commitment to excellence is grounded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. As a reliable partner, Verdantas offers integrated solutions and forward-thinking strategies in environmental consulting, engineering, and digital technology services. Join us on this journey where your skills and passion align with our mission to create a sustainable future through groundbreaking solutions. At Verdantas, your career transcends traditional boundaries, and your impact extends far beyond the workplace. Discover a workplace where your talents thrive, and your contributions make a lasting difference. We are seeking an experienced Substation Engineer to help us with our growing workload. The candidate should be self-driven and detail-oriented and thrive on taking ownership, quickly adapting to challenges, and solving problems. The position is **hybrid** and located at our **Wilmington, DE** office. **Responsibilities:** + 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 + Prepare job postings, conduct interviews, hire, onboard, train, and mentor engineers + Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations + Perform project-related preliminary and pre-commissioning inspection site visits, including periodic travel to meet clients throughout North America to develop business + Read, interpret, and review technical drawings, schematics, isometrics, process & instrumentation diagrams, specifications, and system operating procedures + Develop and review bidding and construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and scopes of work + Apply knowledge of engineering principles to research, design, and evaluate products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet project requirements and generate technical reports + Confer with the design team to incorporate design information and client standards into the construction documents + Prepare/review technical reports and correspondence for project designs and studies + Drive safety initiatives + Responsible for operational efficiency, including minimizing outstanding WIP and A/R by ensuring client milestones, budgets, and expectations are met + Prepare/review and/or monitor complex schedules to ensure the timely completion of the project work + Review testing and commissioning reports of substation equipment and protection, and SCADA communications relays + Engage in business development efforts and prepare responses to Requests for Proposals **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering + Minimum 8+ years of experience with substation electrical physical, protection, control, and SCADA Communication Engineering in the power industry and professional services for greenfield and brownfield substations + A Professional Engineering License in Power is preferred + Proficiency in Engineering studies software such as ETAP, EMTP, SKM, CDEGS/WinIGS, Microsoft Suite, AI tools, etc. + Experience in reviewing electrical, protection, control, SCADA communication schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams + Experience in SEL/GE relays, relay settings, system studies such as arc flash, short circuit, coordination, and engineering studies such as grounding analysis, transient studies, conduit, cable V drop, lighting, lightning, AC & DC system sizing, equipment sizing, etc. + Testing and commissioning of equipment and relays’ experience is preferred + Experience in renewable energy, such as PV, wind, and BESS, is preferred + Experience with 3D substation design preferred + Experience leading FAT and SAT for Control House, switchgear house, Transformer, etc. is preferred + Proficiency in engineering standards such as IEEE, NESC, NEC, OSHA, etc. + Proficiency with project management, resource management, and financial analysis tools + Strong analytical, problem-solving, supervisory, and leadership skills **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**