Lead Substation Physical Engineer

About the role

The Lead Substation Physical Engineer will play a key role in delivering high-impact substation physical design projects. They will work on utility systems ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV, contributing to major grid-modernization efforts and supporting how renewable generation connects to the grid. Responsibilities include applying expertise in digital logic design and AC/DC circuits to develop safe, reliable, and efficient substation physical layouts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of substation physical design projects, ensuring technical excellence and on-time performance.
• Partner closely with internal engineering groups and external clients to understand needs, align expectations, and deliver solutions that exceed standards.
• Perform detailed QA/QC reviews on substation physical design packages, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and compliance.
• Read, design, and review essential substation drawings, including one-lines, three-lines, plan-and-section views, grounding layouts, and foundation designs.
• Create and verify bills of materials for substation physical components, ensuring precision and alignment with project requirements.
• Conduct site visits at customer locations to gather data, validate designs, and support successful project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with 8+ years of substation physical design experience.
• Experience performing grounding studies, lightning protection analysis, and lighting studies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and clients to support project needs.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and stay organized in fast-paced or high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, contribute to group success, and provide leadership when needed.
• Self-starter who can take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical abilities with a track record of solving engineering challenges both independently and collaboratively.
• High level of computer competency and comfort working with engineering tools and software.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and client locations as needed.
• Professional Engineer (“PE”) License.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• 8+ years of substation physical design experience.
• Engineer Intern (“EI” or “EIT”) professional certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of protection and control design.
• Experience with bus calculation.
• Experience with WinIGS or CDEGE.
• Masters degree in related field preferred.

Skills

• Expertise in digital logic design and AC/DC circuits.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in engineering tools and software.
• Ability to work in a remote setting and travel as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Income protection.
• Paid leave.
• Roth 401(k) retirement plan.

Pay

$107,900.00 - $195,050.00

Schedule

Flexible work hours/work arrangements.

Benefits

• Professional Engineer (“PE”) License.
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities.
• Leadership Opportunities.
• Mentorship & Training Opportunities.
• Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team.