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Substation Engineering Lead

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Arup

San Francisco, CA (In Person)

$175,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 7 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/27/2026

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Job Description

ReqID:
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  • Joining Arup
  • Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. We are seeking a
  • Substation Engineering Lead
  • with technical, project, and leadership experience in the design of HV substations for power utilities and for the interconnection of renewables and data centers.
In this role you will grow, develop and lead a team of engineers and technical staff to support the delivery of substation detailed design projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for electric utilities, contractors and developers. This position can be worked out of our
  • West (San Francisco, Los Angeles) or South (Houston, Dallas or Austin) offices
  • .
    • The opportunity:
    • + Perform and lead others in the engineering design, technical strategy, and delivery of HV and EHV substation projects for electric utilities and for the interconnection of renewables and data centers.
    + Prepare and review complete substation physical design packages including: single‐line diagrams, substation physical layouts, substation equipment specifications, conduit and cable plans and details, grounding grid plan and details, lightning protection and yard lighting plans, and bills of materials. + Perform and review substation studies and calculations including: short circuit, busbar force, grounding, lightning analysis, conduit fill and voltage drop. + Provide construction support and inter-disciplinary coordination. + Perform QA/QC for substation project deliverables across multiple offices. + Grow, lead, mentor, supervise, and direct a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, designers, and technical staff. + Support bid and execution phase design and consulting services. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective
    • in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning
    • to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
    • Is this role right for you?
    • + Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
    + Licensed Professional Engineer (PE). + Proven 12+ years experience in 15kV through 345kV physical utility substation design and
    IEEE/ANSI
    standards. + Experience performing substation design in BIM software (Inventor, SDS-P4A, or Primtech) is preferred. + Proven project leadership: managing multi-disciplinary teams, multiple projects, delivering on time, managing budgets. + Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as needed, to achieve agreed goals and results. + Excellent communication skills — able to interact with clients, regulatory bodies, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Ability to represent the company credibly. + Willingness to travel occasionally as needed (site visits, client/vendor meetings). + The ability to prioritize work effectively, manage deadlines and organization skills required for our rapidly changing environment. Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to join ourwhere you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.
    • The Benefits
    • What we offer you
    • At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive
    • through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
    We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. Benefits that Work
    • At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low.
    These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm's financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future Flexible Working
    • We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available Hiring Range
    • The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Los Angeles is $150,000 to $200,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Los Angeles will differ.
    • Life at Arup
    • Different People, Shared Values
    • Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce.
    We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas
    • this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion
    • we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture
    • from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability
    • we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference
    • Discover more about life at Arup at.
    • Our application process
    • We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis.
    Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly. Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability. Stay safe online. Recruitment fraud is on the rise, and Arup's name, logo, and branding have been used in fraudulent job advertisements. Arup will never ask for bank information as part of our recruitment process. \#LI-HA1EOE-Protected Veterans/Disability

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