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Physical Engineering Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field. * 4+ years of related substation physical design experience. * Experience with grounding studies, lightning protection, and lighting ...

Senior Substation Physical Engineer

Orlando, FL ยท Hybrid

$92K - $117K/yr

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with four (4+) or more years of related substation physical design experience. * Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection ...

Substation Physical Engineer - (South)

Orlando, FL ยท On-site

$92K - $117K/yr

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with two (2+) or more years of related substation physical design experience. * Senior / Lead Level: Bachelor's degree in electrical ...

Substation Physical Engineer - REMOTE

Miami, FL ยท Remote

$94K - $120K/yr

We are a relentlessly client-focused group who are re-imagining, re-designing, and re-engineering ... physical design drawings and including: * Substation One Line and Three Line * Station General ...

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with four (4+) or more years of related substation physical design experience. * Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection ...

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with four (4+) or more years of related substation physical design experience. * Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection ...

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with four (4+) or more years of related substation physical design experience. * Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection ...

Senior Substation Physical Engineer

Orlando, FL ยท On-site

$92K - $117K/yr

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with four (4+) or more years of related substation physical design experience. * Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection ...

Lead Engineer - Protection & Control

Lake Mary, FL ยท On-site +1

$89K - $118K/yr

Coordinate with Substation Physical Engineering, Relay Settings, and other groups to ensure design concurrence. * Development of complete engineering design packages for protective relaying and ...

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How much do physical engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for physical engineering in Florida is $104,179.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,600.00 and $104,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a physical engineer?

A Physical Engineering job involves applying principles of physics and engineering to develop and improve materials, structures, and systems. Professionals in this field work in various industries, including manufacturing, aerospace, energy, and electronics, focusing on solving technical challenges. They use advanced modeling, simulations, and experimental methods to optimize designs and ensure functionality. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, knowledge of materials science, and proficiency in engineering software.

What does a physical engineer do?

Physical Engineers often spend their days designing, analyzing, and testing physical systems or components, whether in the fields of electronics, materials, or mechanical applications. Their work includes using simulation software, conducting experiments in the lab, interpreting test data, and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to improve product performance or resolve technical challenges. Physical Engineers may also be involved in documenting their findings, preparing reports, and presenting recommendations to stakeholders. This role combines hands-on experimentation with theoretical analysis, providing variety and opportunities to contribute to innovative projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a physical engineer?

To thrive as a Physical Engineer, a strong background in physics, mathematics, and engineering principles is essential, often supported by a degree in physical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with CAD software, simulation tools, and laboratory instrumentation, as well as relevant engineering certifications, are commonly required. Excellent problem-solving skills, effective teamwork, and clear communication are important soft skills for success in this role. These abilities ensure accurate design, analysis, and implementation of physical systems and technologies, contributing to innovative solutions in industrial and research settings.

Infographic showing various Physical Engineering job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,179 per year, or $50.1 per hour.

Engineering Manager - Substation Physical | Build and Grow a New Team

Qualus

Palm Beach Gardens, FL โ€ข On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as a Substation Physical Engineering Manager. This role is a unique opportunity to hire, develop, and grow your own engineering team while influencing technical strategy and building a culture that delivers lasting impact!

The Substation Physical Engineering Manager provides engineering supervision and leadership in support of meeting project demands while maintaining a limited project load in accordance with overall backlog needs. The Engineering Manager is to work closely with the Engineering Director while being responsible for the technical oversight of engineers based out of the office. They are to assist the Director of Engineering in meeting department goals.ย 

This position may be based in Lake Mary, FL; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Las Vegas, NV, Boise, ID; Raleigh, NC; or Fort Worth, TX.

Responsibilities
  • Accomplishes human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.ย ย 

  • Achieves operational objectives by contributing engineering information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining administrative system improvements; implementing change.ย ย 
  • Provide oversight, technical and procedural direction to ensure proper engineering processes are followed throughout projects.ย 
  • Developing, nurturing and maintaining trusted relationships with senior level engineering, managers, and executives with current or prospective clients.ย ย ย ย 
  • Ability to coordinate work with engineering offices where shared resources might reside.ย ย 
  • Work with department to cross-train employees on multi-client standards for efficiency and scale, working towards more of a team concept.ย ย 
  • Actively coordinate with Business Development to ensure a more consistent pipeline and backlog of workflow.ย ย 
  • Confidently and comfortably present technical solutions to key customers respond in real time to technical concerns and answer questions in a knowledgeable articulate manner.ย ย 
  • Delegating, planning, prioritizing, and forecast upcoming engineering requirements/needs including non-job-related training schedules.ย 
  • Direct and/or participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.ย 
  • Provide technical support for quotes/estimating as it relates to engineering, project management and client management inputย 
  • Review and approve employee time sheets and expense statements for accuracy.
  • Ensure project cost, quality, and schedule requirements are met.
  • Conduct audits to ensure all design packages follow Qualus' QA/QC process.
  • Oversee internal training program by identifying staff's needs and coordinating resources that will perform training.ย 
  • Attend Project Kickoff meetings to discuss in detail work scope, project specifications, budgets, schedules, and safety requirements with project team.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil) from an ABET-accredited school.ย Master's Degree in Engineering Management or MBA, is a plus.ย 

  • Minimum 5 years in management, within the energy sector.ย 

  • Experience in Utility Substation engineering.ย 
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license, preferred. ย 

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Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME