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This is a unique opportunity to build and mentor a high-performing team while delivering impactful projects for some of the nation's leading utilities, government entities and private institutions.\nBacked by the Energy Project Management Office and a network of more than 76 electrical engineers, the successful candidate will provide technical and strategic leadership in the design of medium and high voltage substations, including equipment layouts, bus configurations, grounding, conduit systems, cable routing, lightning protection, and electrical clearances. The role includes overseeing construction drawing packages, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring designs meet safety, operational, and constructability requirements.\nBeyond technical expertise, this leader will play a key role in developing talent, establishing design standards, fostering innovation, and driving the continued growth of Dewberry's substation capabilities. Experience with protection and control systems is necessary and will further support success in this leadership role.\nDewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.\nResponsibilities\nMeet with prospective and existing clients to demonstrate technical capabilities.\nCoordinate with Energy PMO leadership and energy client managers;\nDevelop technical approach, engineer estimates, and organize the technical team.\nCollaborate proactively and productively with other groups and company offices;\nCollaborate with and manage multi-discipline teams;\nAssist with training and mentoring staff;\nEngage with project deliverables including quality control reviews and quality management system adherence;\nServe as subject matter expert for internal team members;\nTechnical and quality oversight of all project work;\nEstablishing/improving standards;\nAdherence to project design schedule and project budgets.;\nMonitor staffing (talent and capacity) and advise Energy PMO and Business Unit Manager on current and future needs;\nWork with operations and HR to recruit, develop, and retain top energy talent;\nPromote Dewberry’s culture, values, and commitment to long-term client and employee success.\nRequired Skills & Required Experience\nBS in electrical engineering.\n20+ years of experience including relevant experience working on medium and high voltage substation design projects.\nPE is required.\nMust have experience designing medium and high voltage substation electrical systems and producing design deliverable\nProven leadership skills delegating to engineering and design staff.\nMust be a self-starter with initiative, drive and determination.\nExperience with regulated utility substation design standards.\nCandidate must have a good working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Codes, and other related Codes.\nGood verbal, written and interpersonal skills are essential for coordination with other disciplines, and client interface.\nDon’t meet every single requirement? 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