Engineer Supervisor - Substation

Rochester, NY
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago
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Looking for a familia?As an award-winning, woman-owned, minority-owned boutique engineering firm, we’re on the lookout for spirited candidates to join our ever-growing familia. We’re proud to be recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work in St. Louis, a reflection of our people-first culture and commitment to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. Our mission is simple: deliver world-class engineering services while fostering close-knit collaborations with our clients. If you’re passionate, diligent, and ready to make an impact, you’ll find your place with us at LUZCO. Let’s exceed expectations together and make engineering a space where everyone belongs.You're more than an employee. You're a familia member. As a member of the familia, we make sure this is more than just a job.

Benefits: We’ve got you covered with top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k match, paid time off, and a fun employee recognition platform to celebrate your wins!
Work-Life Balance: Flexibility is our thing. While we do ask everyone to be in the office from 9 am-3 pm, you can tailor the rest of your schedule to fit your life. Paid Time Off and Holidays are part of the package too!
Diversity: We thrive on diversity and the unique perspectives everyone brings. Our team is a melting pot of skills and experiences, which helps us approach challenges from all angles.
Growth: Your growth is our priority. Whether it’s tuition reimbursement for school or certifications, you’ll work closely with industry pros to map out and achieve your career goals.
Giving Back: We’re all about making a difference. Each year, we set aside paid time off for you to get involved in your community and give back.
Work Environment: Enjoy a relaxed vibe with weekly staff meetings (lunch included!), a fully stocked kitchen, a dog-friendly office, a relaxed dress code, and weekly happy hours!

Sound like a familia you're ready to join? Here's the details on what we are looking for in this position:This is not a new business line. It is an extension of our proven model. For nearly a decade, LUZCO has delivered high-quality substation engineering services across the Midwest. We are now expanding our operations into the Northeast by establishing a dedicated presence in Rochester, NY to better serve clients in the region and allow our St. Louis office to remain focused on its core territory.You will lead this effort. In this role, you will initially support project delivery directly by designing, reviewing, and coordinating substation packages that include both Physical and Protection & Control scopes. As the local team grows, your focus will shift to leadership: building and mentoring engineers, ensuring quality, and developing strong relationships with regional clients.The ideal candidate is a technical leader with a builder’s mindset, capable of growing a high-performing team and representing LUZCO in the region. You will play a key role in developing relationships with Northeast clients, pursuing new opportunities, and maintaining a trusted feedback loop to ensure we consistently meet and exceed expectations.Roles & Responsibilities

Perform and review detailed substation designs, including both Physical and Protection & Control scopes
Build, onboard, and mentor a Rochester-based team of engineers and designers
Serve as the local technical lead and primary point of contact for Northeast substation clients
Develop and maintain trusted client relationships, ensuring open communication and ongoing feedback
Support business development by identifying and pursuing new opportunities in the region
Deliver complete, accurate, and code-compliant substation packages
Conduct field walkdowns and support site-related design tasks as needed
Review drawings and calculations for technical accuracy and consistency
Implement internal standards, tools, and processes refined through years of successful delivery

Knowledge & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
Minimum 5 to 7 years of utility substation design experience, including both Physical and P&C disciplines
PE license strongly preferred
Experience with Avangrid or other Northeast utilities is a plus
Proven leadership experience, including mentoring and team development
Strong understanding of utility standards, NESC, NEC, IEEE, and related codes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external teams
Willingness to travel as needed for fieldwork and client engagement

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