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Dashiell Corporation · 2 days ago

Senior/Lead Substation Engineer

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $215K/yr

15+ years exp

Dashiell Corporation is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility and energy industries. They are seeking a Senior/Lead Substation Engineer responsible for the planning, design, and execution of high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects, including substations and transmission lines.

ManufacturingReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop, review, and track civil, structural, and electrical design documents for substation and transmission projects

Create engineered plans and specifications

Perform and verify engineering calculations including:

Ground grid design and relay coordination

Transformer sizing, load flow, and short circuit analysis

Grading, drainage, and foundation design

Structural loading, wind, and seismic analysis

Apply engineering application software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, PLS-CADD, STAAD Pro, RISA 3D, or equivalent

Ensure design compliance with all applicable standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, AISC, ACI, ASCE, IBC, ASTM)

Manage project scope, schedule, and budget to meet quality and profitability objectives

Lead multidisciplinary teams including engineers, designers, and drafters

Serve as primary technical contact for clients and vendors

Prepare and coordinate project schedules, budgets, and reports

Participate in site visits, coordination meetings, and customer presentations

Ensure proper document control and adherence to Dashiell’s QA/QC procedures

Assign resources and manage workload across engineering teams

Monitor team performance and resolve resource or scheduling conflicts

Ensure compliance with engineering standards and company procedures

Mentor and develop staff through feedback, training, and performance evaluations

Champion innovation, process improvement, and standardization of work practices

Support proposal development and pricing efforts, ensuring technical accuracy and competitiveness

Lead department initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and employee engagement

Support business development by participating in client meetings and proposal efforts

Oversee budgets, financial performance, and departmental forecasting

Develop and maintain collaborative relationships across departments

Promote professional development, knowledge sharing, and training programs

Qualification

High-voltage systemsSubstation engineeringElectrical designProject management softwareAC/DC fundamentalsAnalytical skillsLeadership abilitiesProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university

Must be a licensed professional engineer with over 15 years experience in the industry

If registered in a state other than where the engineer will practice, the employee must be able to obtain a license within one year of date of hire

Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in both substation engineering and design

Ability to oversee multiple projects

Extensive knowledge of high-voltage (138kV and above) systems, substation equipment, and transmission components

Strong understanding of AC/DC fundamentals, three-phase systems, and power flow

Proficiency with engineering and project management software

Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Ability to lead multiple projects and teams concurrently

Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement

Benefits

PPO and HDHP medical options with FSA or HSA

Dental and vision insurance

Supplemental life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage

Life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, and employee assistance plan (no cost to employee)

401(k) plan with immediate vesting

Employee Assistance Program

Additional benefits and wellness programs

Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee.

Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!