Senior Substation Engineer

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability and your career finds purpose.

At Verdantas, we are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, cutting-edge modeling, and digital technology services. Specializing in thriving markets with strong growth trends, we play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable project outcomes across diverse sectors such as power, renewable energy, water resources, government land use, and transportation infrastructure.

Are you a skilled Senior Substation Engineer looking for an exciting new opportunity?

We are seeking a talented professional to take on the challenge of designing new power substations and upgrading existing facilities from 12 kV to 500 kV. You'll be responsible for utilizing accepted practices and standards to ensure that all designs meet the highest level of quality and safety. This is a supervisory role with direct reports, including engineers and designers. If you have a passion for designing innovative solutions and want to be a part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Develop, manage, and oversee complex substation and EPC project plans, including scope, WBS, and execution strategy.

• Develop project plans, including project scope of work and WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) for complex multi-discipline-based substation Engineering projects and EPC projects
• Manage Substation project execution, including project scope, schedule, budget, and project resources, including external vendors, consultants, and contractors
• Effectively track and stabilize projects, implement solutions to obstacles, and ensure client goals are achieved
• Attend client meetings and communicate concerns and changes with the client to ensure a positive relationship and growth opportunities
• Prepare and review preliminary designs.
• Prepare proposals, including budgetary estimates
• Lead the development of plans, specifications, studies, estimates, material lists, and other deliverables
• Ensure team adherence to QA/QC program

B. Develop new, or modify existing:

• Electrical layout/plan of substation equipment and structures
• Substation foundation layout/plan drawings
• Section/elevation views from layout/plan drawings
• Conduit layout/plan drawings
• Substation grounding layout/plan drawings
• Control building layout/plan and section/elevation drawings
• Lead, mentor, and help grow a team of engineers and designers:
• Manage day-to-day activities for your team
• Set goals and expectations for each team member
• Assist in annual performance reviews
• Assist in recruiting efforts—posting job requisitions and participation in interviews

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years of direct substation physical and electrical engineering experience.
• Professional engineering license in any state and the ability to acquire further licensure in other states.
• A combination of education and a demonstrated related experience may be considered in lieu of education and experience requirements.
• Solid comprehension and application of design software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Proficient with Windows-based software such as Word and Excel, which are frequently used to develop project deliverables.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Ability to work in a team environment with others, including, but not limited to, project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters in multi-discipline groups.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and work product quality.

You Might Also Have:

AutoCAD Civil 3D and other 3D applications

Why Join Us?

At our Pune office, you'll be part of a vibrant, innovative environment that fuses local excellence with global impact. We foster a people-first culture and empower our employees with tools, support, and opportunities to thrive.

What We Offer:

• Be part of a global vision with the agility of a local team.
• Work on high-impact projects that shape industries and communities.
• Thrive in a collaborative and dynamic office culture.
• Access continuous learning and professional development programs.
• Grow with clear paths for career progression and recognition.
• An employee-centric approach that values your well-being and ideas.

Ready to Build the Future with Us?

"Join us to make a meaningful impact—professionally and environmentally. Be part of a visionary team driving innovation, sustainability, and transformative solutions that shape the future."