Substation Engineering Supervisor - Remote

Forge ahead with WSB.

WSB is seeking an experienced Substation Engineering Supervisor to join our growing Power Delivery team. This is an exciting opportunity for an established substation engineering professional who enjoys developing people, building strong teams, and delivering complex engineering projects. In this role, you will oversee the daily operations and performance of our substation engineering team, providing leadership, direction, and support to engineers and designers across Physical and Protection & Controls (P&C) disciplines. You will play an important role in recruiting and developing talent, managing resources, strengthening engineering processes, and ensuring the successful execution of projects. Working closely with department leadership, project managers, and clients, you will help shape the future of WSB's substation engineering capabilities while fostering a collaborative environment where employees can grow professionally and do their best work. If you are ready to take the next step in your engineering career and make a meaningful impact through team leadership, we invite you to forge ahead with WSB.

What You Will Do:

Team Leadership & Employee Development

• Supervise and support a team of substation engineers and designers, providing direction, coaching, and day-to-day guidance.
• Coordinate workloads, delegate assignments, and establish priorities to ensure projects are adequately staffed and completed efficiently.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and employee development initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for professional growth, technical development, and advancement among team members.
• Develop and implement training programs that strengthen technical capabilities and prepare employees for increased responsibilities.
• Foster a positive team culture built on collaboration, accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Address employee concerns and resolve conflicts constructively while promoting a productive work environment.

Department & Operational Management

• Oversee team utilization, staffing levels, workload distribution, and resource planning to support project demands and departmental financial objectives.
• Monitor staff loading and billable performance while balancing employee development, project priorities, and operational needs.
• Support the profitable growth of the substation engineering department through effective workforce planning and resource management.
• Establish, implement, and maintain consistent engineering processes, procedures, and quality standards.
• Promote consistency and efficiency in project execution, technical reviews, and engineering deliverables.
• Collaborate with department leadership to identify operational improvements and support long-term strategic growth.

Engineering & Project Oversight

• Provide technical oversight and guidance for substation projects involving Physical and Protection & Controls design.
• Review engineering deliverables and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Oversee the technical quality and consistency of work performed by the engineering team.
• Coordinate engineering resources across multiple projects and disciplines to support successful project delivery.
• Assist project managers with project budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and resource requirements.
• Identify potential scope changes and work with project managers to develop appropriate change management strategies.
• Support client relationships by understanding project objectives, communicating technical solutions, and helping resolve engineering challenges.
• Participate in business development, proposal development, and project pursuit activities as needed.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of experience in substation engineering and design, including substantial experience with substation Physical and Protection & Controls design.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Demonstrated experience supervising, managing, mentoring, or developing engineering professionals.
• Strong technical understanding of substation facilities, including layout optimization, major equipment, and associated engineering design requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, industry standards, design practices, and applicable codes.
• Ability to review, interpret, and provide direction on complex engineering deliverables.
• Experience managing workloads, coordinating resources, and supporting multiple project teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with employees, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of project budgets, schedules, procurement, contract administration, and proposal development.
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally for field assignments, project meetings, and client engagements.