Project Engineer IV- Substation

Summerville, South Carolina Permanent USD180,000 - USD220,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Substation Engineering Team Lead to provide technical and project leadership across substation design and execution efforts. This individual will oversee a small multidisciplinary team while remaining engaged in project delivery, client management, and strategic growth initiatives.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining hands-on engineering, team leadership, client interaction, and project ownership.
  • Opportunity to lead a team while remaining technically engaged
  • High visibility and ownership across projects and client relationships

About Our Client

We are partnering with a growing engineering consulting organization supporting utility and power infrastructure projects across the power delivery sector. The team is known for delivering complex substation projects while maintaining a collaborative environment where engineers have meaningful ownership, visibility, and opportunities to grow into leadership roles.

Job Description

  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers, designers, and CAD professionals supporting substation projects.
  • Oversee execution of substation engineering deliverables across Physical Design and Protection & Control disciplines.
  • Serve as Engineer of Record and provide technical review and quality oversight of project work.
  • Manage project schedules, staffing, resource planning, and successful delivery across multiple active projects.
  • Act as a primary client contact to support project execution, maintain relationships, and identify future opportunities.
  • Direct development and review of engineering packages including design calculations, construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Support project activities through engineering, field support, commissioning, testing, and project closeout.
  • Mentor junior team members and promote engineering best practices, safety standards, and continuous improvement.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Project Engineer IV- Substation should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required (or ability to obtain reciprocity).
  • 8+ years of experience in substation engineering with exposure to both physical and protection & control design.
  • Prior experience leading teams and managing engineering project execution.
  • Working knowledge of relay applications, commissioning, testing, and utility standards.
  • Strong communication skills with experience in client-facing environments.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $180,000 to $220,000 per year.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision (MDV) benefits package.
  • Opportunity to lead a team while remaining technically engaged.
  • High visibility and ownership across projects and client relationships.
  • Exposure to complex utility and substation infrastructure work.
  • Clear path toward broader engineering and operational leadership.
  • Stable long-term demand driven by continued investment in grid modernization and power delivery infrastructure.



If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact in the energy industry, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Lauren Just
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7048784

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Summerville
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Just
Job Reference
JN-062026-7048784
Job Nature
Hybrid working