HV Substation Engineer

CLIENT HIGHLIGHTThe client you’ll be supporting is a Fortune 500 global leader in energy technology, focused on helping the world produce cleaner, more reliable power. Their teams design and improve the systems that keep homes, businesses, and communities running, from gas and wind turbines to the electrical grids that connect them. This is a chance to be part of a company that’s driving innovation, supporting sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.LOCATIONRemote, EST Hours COMPENSATION$72-78 per hour. Full benefits can be offered! SCHEDULE8am-5pm EST Monday-Friday. (40 hours per week) 20%; possible travel to customer sites, meeting workshops, etc CONTRACT TERM1 year with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full time employee. POSITION OVERVIEW – HV Electrical Substation Engineer Electrical Substation Engineer with a strong background in Transmission and Distribution (T&D) substation engineering. This role focuses on primary (outdoor) physical substation design, supporting both utility and renewable energy projects, including grid interconnections. RESPONSIBILITIESDesign and engineer high-voltage substations for electric utilities and renewable energy projects.Develop and review power single-line diagrams and electrical schematics.Produce and review substation plans, elevations, general arrangements, and physical layouts.Design and develop layouts for high-voltage bus, transformers and HV equipment, cable and conduit systems, auxiliary power systems, grounding systems, and control buildings.Prepare and review equipment erection drawings and construction details.Perform and/or support required substation engineering studies.Select, size, and integrate high-voltage electrical equipment based on project requirements.Apply applicable IEEE and ANSI standards, as well as NEC, NESC, local grid codes, and utility requirements.Support the design of both Air Insulated Substations (AIS) and Gas Insulated Substations (GIS).Review engineering work and provide technical guidance to other engineers as needed.Be willing to review and seal engineering work under the appropriate professional licensing requirements.Participate in customer meetings, design reviews, workshops, and occasional site visits. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS7–12 years of professional engineering experience, with at least 7 years specifically focused on Transmission & Distribution substation engineering.Experience working on electric utility and/or renewable energy power projects.Demonstrated experience as an Electrical Project Engineer or Substation Electrical Engineer in high-voltage substation applications.Hands-on experience with primary/physical substation design.Strong experience developing and reviewing single-line diagrams, substation layouts, plan and elevation drawings, equipment erection drawings, construction details, HV bus layouts, cable and conduit layouts, grounding layouts, auxiliary power layouts, and control building layouts.In-depth knowledge of North American high-voltage substation standards and practices.Experience with IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, and applicable local grid codes.Experience with both AIS and GIS substations.Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college; BSEE preferred.Active U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, or demonstrated commitment and plan to obtain a PE within an agreed timeframe.Willingness to review and seal engineering work in accordance with applicable licensing requirements. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSProfessional Engineering (PE) license in the United States, or actively pursuing licensureAbility and willingness to review and seal engineering workExperience supporting renewable energy projects (solar, wind, or battery storage interconnections)Prior experience in a lead or project engineering role INTERVIEW PROCESSInterview Process: Virtual with cameras on, 1st round 1:1, possible 2nd round panel