Full-Time

Principal Substation Electrical Engineer

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Arcadis

Arcadis

10,001+ employees

Global design and consultancy for infrastructure

Compensation Overview

$122.5k - $242.1k/yr

Expert

Chicago, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Electrical Engineering
Power Systems Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in preparing substation physical layouts, sections & elevations, bus configurations, cable and conduit design & sizing, grounding, control building, lighting & lightning, and all aspects of HV and EHV substation engineering & design and studies and standards practice of transmission, substation, distribution, and generation system for both AIS and GIS substations in both utility-scale, developer, and/or large industrial facilities.
  • Must have experience within Power Delivery Substation Electrical consultancy businesses and understand power delivery, generation and renewables business.
  • PE License
  • Must be proficient in critical Engineering Software e.g., SKM, ASPEN, ETAP, CAPE, CDEGS, WinIGS and have design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and grow Substation Electrical team working with Power Delivery & Renewables Leader and Manager of Substation Electrical group. You will also ensure resource planning and utilization of protection and control team on large/complex projects and perform quality reviews.
  • Support, develop, and deliver utility, developers, and all aspect of clients projects from development conceptual layout/plan thru detailed design and completion of construction support.
  • Coordinate closely with civil, structural, protection & control, system planning and studies, SCADA/telecommunications, water, and geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue For Construction design packages for all projects. Review, perform, and QA all engineering studies necessary to complete projects detailed engineering package.
  • Act as Project Manager, Proposal Manager, Program Manager, Account Manager and Technical Lead to support services and plan, develop, and grow power delivery clients goal and business growth for the region.
  • Serve as a mentor to junior members of the team. Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians. Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.
  • Work with Power Delivery & Renewables (PD&R) Leader to develop plans to client development, account growth, department growth, resource planning, winning and execution strategy, quality control improvement, and all project financial performance to meet PD&R team success.
Desired Qualifications
  • Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

Arcadis provides design, engineering, and consultancy services focused on natural and built assets. The company operates globally, serving clients in various sectors across The Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific. Its services are organized into four main areas: Places, which focuses on sustainable buildings and urban management; Mobility, which enhances transportation infrastructure; Resilience, which helps clients address climate change and environmental challenges; and Intelligence, which offers data-driven insights to improve asset performance. Unlike many competitors, Arcadis emphasizes integrated solutions that tackle complex client challenges, generating revenue through fees for its services. The company's goal is to create sustainable environments and improve quality of life through its comprehensive approach.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium

Founded

1888

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What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for digital twin technology boosts Arcadis' digital asset management services.
  • Increased investment in green building certifications expands Arcadis' sustainable design opportunities.
  • Rising interest in smart city solutions aligns with Arcadis' data-driven urban development focus.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in digital asset management may challenge Arcadis' market share.
  • Potential overextension in the German rail market could strain resources during integration.
  • Dependence on large government contracts makes Arcadis vulnerable to budget cuts or policy changes.

What makes Arcadis unique

  • Arcadis excels in sustainable design, winning the 2025 Europa Awards Green Buildings category.
  • The company leverages digital solutions for asset management, enhancing infrastructure project efficiency.
  • Arcadis' acquisition of WSP expands its rail market presence, aligning with Germany's rail investments.

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