Project Lead Engineer

Building and Strengthening America's Infrastructure

Aldridge is seeking an experienced, energetic, self-starting team member with a strong project leadership background to perform engineering design activities for electrical substations. This position is based out of the Libertyville, Illinois office with the ability to work remotely.

What you’ll do:

The Project Lead Engineer will lead internal and external design and engineering resources to support ongoing projects and key pursuits. The Project Lead Engineer is expected to support the Power Division teams and report to the Vice President of Utility Services.

• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality of assigned projects
• Perform and direct internal and external resources in the detailed design of medium to extra high voltage substations and transmission lines including, but not limited to: one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, Station Electrical Assembly Drawings, cable and conduit plan and details, ground grid design and details, foundation plans and details, structural plans and details, control enclosure design and details, lightning protection plans, bills of materials, inter-discipline coordination activities, specify and select substation equipment, contribute to substation equipment specifications, construction support, facility studies, and site visits
• Coordinate with Vendors / review and select vendors
• Manage RFI's and information flow for projects
• Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients
• Support PM with project reporting needs
• Support the mentorship and training of other team members
• Shall understand and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs
• Travel will be required estimated +/- 25%

Who you are:

We are pursuing experienced professionals with the following qualifications:

• BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, or equivalent technical education
• Or equivalent seven (7) or more years of experience in substation design
• Experience in 15kV through 345kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards
• Experience filling the role of project engineer/lead for several transmission & distribution projects occurring concurrently
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel and Word
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, tracking and organizing many tasks of varying importance and size
• Proven ability and desire to mentor and help others
• Five (5) to seven (7) or more years of experience in substation design
• Experience in electric utility substation design (15kV through 500kV) and IEEE/ANSI standards is a plus
• Ability to successfully participate in multiple projects concurrently and manage budgets and schedules

Who we are:

Welcome to Aldridge, where we are on a mission to shape a better future through our commitment to excellence, innovation, community, and safety. As a recognized leader in complex infrastructure projects, we have been building and strengthening America's infrastructure for over 70 years. Ranked among the top 20 electrical contractors in the United States, Aldridge has earned its distinguished reputation by upholding a commitment to being Incident and Injury Free.

At Aldridge, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills are not only valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects, we welcome fresh perspectives and prioritize teamwork to drive our industry-leading safety, innovation, and execution.
Our culture is rooted in family-centeredness, with third-generation leadership guiding our unwavering spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 1,500 industry experts dedicated to our vision, we actively contribute to and uplift the communities impacted by our infrastructure projects and our Aldridge family.
Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness, our core values create an unparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie within our organization. Through team-building events, open-door policies, and visible executive presence, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful difference. Join us in building the infrastructure that keeps the world moving and connected – become a part of the A-team to start building and strengthening your career today!  This job-specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above, including temporary assignments, training assignments, and other related duties. Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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