Substation Physical P&C- Principal Engineer at ANS

Columbus, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jul, 26

Salary

200000.0

Posted On

05 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Substation design, Electrical engineering, Project management, Team leadership, Strategic planning, Renewable energy, Solar energy, Battery energy storage, Utility interconnection, CAD, PDF editing, Technical communication, Emotional intelligence, Data analysis, Resource development

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

At ANS, we’re not just a consulting engineering firm—we’re a team of trailblazers shaping the future of multi-disciplinary engineering. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and Top 10 Hottest Engineering Firms in the US by Zweig Reports, and featured in Inc. 5000’s Top 250 for our staggering 1,748% growth, we’re proud of what we’ve built and where we’re headed. We’re allergic to bureaucracy, thrive on innovation, and embrace data-driven decisions. If you love collaboration, creativity, and a fast-paced environment, we might just be your perfect match! Our team includes professionals licensed in over 20 states, with more than 70 years of collective experience. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages growth and professional development. At ANS, you’ll enjoy paid vacation, sick, and personal time off; support for continuing education and community involvement; and comprehensive healthcare, vision, and dental benefits for eligible employees. It is an exciting time to join ANS. We are seeking an experienced Substation Physical P&C- Principal Engineer to join our growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will participate in and contribute to a diverse range of engineering projects and services in a team-oriented environment. Under the direction of experienced engineers and in collaboration with a team, you will gain exposure to the Renewables industry in Solar and Battery Energy Storage projects and Utility Interconnections. \n Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: The successful candidate will provide strong leadership, overseeing team management, staffing, planning, training, and resource development to ensure the successful execution of projects. This leader will drive the delivery of substation projects ensuring they meet quality standards and client specific requirements. Additionally, this role will be responsible for establishing and communicate short- and long-term goals, with clear KPIs to guide performance and project success. Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, across multiple departments (and geographies) to ensure project execution to support company goals and business objectives. Work closely with other departments driving excellence in the overall execution and client experience at ANS. Innovation: This role demands a forward-thinking mindset, staying open to new ideas, technologies, and ways of working. It requires a willingness to challenge the status quo, explore innovative solutions, and continuously seek improvements to drive progress and efficiency. Qualifications and Skills: Knowledge of software required to review plans, sections, schematics, details, wiring and BOM sheets for construction drawing sets. Comprehensive knowledge of electrical engineering principles, industry standards, and codes with a passion for substation engineering design. Ability to develop, follow, interpret and apply internal, client, and industry procedures and standards to complex design situations and provide guidance to staff in implementation. Ability to develop, review and evaluate design alternatives based on experience, standards, and codes to solve constructability and design challenges and provide direction to staff. Ability to drive business success in coordination with Business Development, Project Management, and Sr Leadership with a deep understanding of proposals, financials, and relationship implications to company success. Ability to lead client interactions either from an office or field environment to answer technical and business questions, drive solutions, and mitigate negative impacts in stressful situations. Excellent communication skills, high emotional intelligence, and an innate ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders (technical and non-technical alike). Experience with and understanding of modeling software for coordination and basic electrical calculations or modeling preferred. Intermediate CAD and PDF editor knowledge strongly preferred. Requirements: BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent Engineering BS degree. Preference to Power specific programs. Professional Engineer License 12+ years of experience in substation design and engineering. Ability to Travel 25%+ and hold a Passport Not Required but Bonus Points for: Being fluent in Spanish \n $160,000 - $200,000 a year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance \n If you’re passionate about clean energy design, precision engineering, and turning data into impact, we want to meet you! Join us in shaping the next generation of solar and battery storage projects—and help transform ANS into the name everyone in renewables knows.

Responsibilities

The Principal Engineer will provide strategic leadership for substation projects, overseeing team management, staffing, and project execution. They will also collaborate across departments to drive innovation and ensure high-quality delivery of renewable energy and utility interconnection projects.