Senior Electrical Engineer Project Manager; Substation Design

Founded in 1986, Chen Moore and Associates (CMA), Inc. has grown into a highly regarded multi‑disciplinary firm that provides utility infrastructure, roadway, site development, electrical, planning, landscape architecture, and construction engineering services to both private and public sector clients. CMA is committed to community service, a flexible work environment, and a team‑oriented approach.

Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager (Substation Design)

Chen Moore and Associates is searching for a Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager (Substation Design) to join our Power Delivery team. The successful candidate will manage the execution of complex substation projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with our Power & Energy Team to meet client objectives.

Project Management & Client Relations

• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality for assigned projects
• Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients
• Support project reporting and proposal development
• Support junior project managers

Technical Design & Execution

• Perform and direct others in the detailed design of distribution and transmission substation/P&C design
• QA/QC substation studies and calculations
• Specify and select substation equipment
• Provide construction support and inter‑disciplinary coordination

Team Support & Mentorship

• Support the mentorship and training of other team members
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, tracking and organizing many projects
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• 15 years of relevant post‑education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for substations
• Professional Engineering license (PE)
• Experience in 15 kV through 500 V substation design
• Demonstrates competence and comprehensive knowledge concerning adjacent disciplines such as electrical engineering, P&C, SCADA, and telecom
• Specific knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience
• Demonstrated high‑level of self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements

• 10+ years of experience in substation or protection and controls design
• 5+ years of project management experience
• Experience managing people on a multi‑disciplinary project team
• Experience with Micro Station (V8 or newer), AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or Inventor

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life with Dependent Coverage
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts with Debit Card
• Voluntary Plans (Supplement Health, Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident)
• 401(k) Plan – Competitive Employer Match
• Supplemental benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• Continuing education
• Mentorship programs
• Professional societies
• Community engagement
• Cell phone

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Chen Moore and Associates is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.