Technical Manager-HV Substations

Fisher Associates•Syracuse, NY

16h•$130,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Technical Manager-HV Substations Lead the delivery of high-impact HV substation engineering that powers the future of energy. As the Technical Manager-HV Substations, you will serve as Fisher’s senior technical authority for HV substation design and engineering, including transmission interconnections, collector switchyards, POI substations, and generator tie systems for renewable and conventional energy clients. In this role, you’ll provide leadership across substation physical design, electrical systems, grounding, protection & controls, and system study coordination, ensuring quality, QA/QC, and compliance at every phase. You’ll mentor engineering staff, partner with Project Managers, support proposals, and shape technical standards and best practices across the firm. Projects span 30%, 60%, and IFC design through construction and commissioning, giving you full end-to-end influence on critical infrastructure. If you’re ready to lead complex HV substation engineering projects, elevate technical teams, and drive grid reliability across renewable and utility-scale energy, apply today and join Fisher Associates. About Fisher Associates At Fisher Associates, we are a multidisciplinary design services firm with nine locations nationwide. Our services span civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental services, land surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast, and construction engineering, each offering opportunities to shape communities and improve lives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
15+ years of substation engineering design experience
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Strong background in renewable interconnection, transmission, and utility coordination
Expertise in power system studies, including short circuit, load flow, grounding, protection coordination, arc flash, cable sizing/ampacity, trenching/cabling, equipment sizing, and lightning/lighting studies
Ability to develop and interpret SLDs, 3-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and substation layouts
Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ETAP, SKM, CYMCAP
Strong knowledge of IEEE, NESC, NEC, NFPA, ANSI, NERC
Professional performance standards aligned with Fisher’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Proven ability to deliver quality work through critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound judgment
Driven to own projects, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment
Highly adaptable and proactive in meeting deliverables and deadlines
Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships through collaboration integrity, respect, and active listening
Curious, improvement-minded, and always seeking better solutions
Embrace feedback constructively and use it as an opportunity for growth

Nice To Haves

Experience with renewable power plants, EPC projects, and utility-scale infrastructure preferred

Responsibilities

Lead HV substation engineering (69 kV–345 kV+) for transmission, interconnection, and utility projects
Serve as senior technical authority for HV substation design and engineering
Oversee QA/QC for drawings, calculations, studies, and IFC packages
Design and review substation layouts, electrical schematics, grounding, conduit routing, lightning protection, and P&C interfaces
Perform and review power system studies including load flow, short circuit, grounding, protection coordination, arc flash, insulation coordination, voltage drop, and ampacity
Ensure compliance with NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA, NERC, utility standards, and permitting requirements
Interface with utilities and ISOs on interconnection requirements, SCADA/telecom integration, protection philosophies, energization, and commissioning
Mentor and train engineers and designers, ensuring technical accuracy and quality deliverables
Support proposal development with scopes, assumptions, and cost estimates
Support construction and field engineering, including site visits and as-built documentation
Drive process improvements, standards development, and adoption of new tools and technologies