Senior Electrical Engineer (Substation)

Responsibilities

• Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate large substation engineering assignments with responsibility for budget, schedule, quality, and inter-discipline coordination.
• Plan and develop engineering projects involving unique or complex problems, offering specialized expertise in substation engineering.
• Prepare substation layouts, one-line and three-line diagrams, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Clock designs for steel structures, foundations, grounding grids, buswork, raceway, and conduit systems.
• Specify and select substation equipment (e.g., transformers, breakers, switchgear, relays, instrument transformers).
• Perform power system studies and analyses to support design decisions (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash).
• Provide design support during construction, respond to RFIs, and review/approve major items involving materials, equipment, and field construction.
• Stamp/seal drawings and documents, including those for which you serve as the professional in responsible charge, per applicable jurisdictional statutes.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and review the work of engineers and designers assigned to the project; participate in mentoring activities within the department.
• Maintain liaison with internal and external stakeholders, acting independently on technical matters within the substation discipline.
• Ensure adherence to IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, NESC, and utility standards, as well as SSOE quality procedures.
• Implement safety protocols for high-voltage environments within design practices and during construction support.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, AHJs, and utility representatives to ensure design accuracy and constructability.
• Review vendor drawings and perform QA/QC checks on design deliverables; coordinate multi-discipline interfaces.
• Integrate SCADA systems, networking, and protective relaying into substation designs and upgrades.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and sustainability practices applicable to substation engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; PE license preferred.
• EIT required if PE not yet obtained.
• Twelve (12)+ years of related practical experience in substation design and engineering.
• Demonstrated knowledge in: HV (>115 kV)/MV substation/switchgear design and substation yard layout; utility coordination; LV (480V/400V) plant power distribution interfaces; on-site generation (stand-by, prime, co-gen, renewables) and UPS systems.
• Proficiency with design and analysis tools such as AutoCAD, ETAP or similar power system analysis software, and protection relay settings/configuration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Prior experience reviewing vendor drawings, performing QA/QC, and providing field/commissioning support.
• Travel & Licensing: Travel required for site visits and commissioning activities. Valid driver’s license required (may be waived for international assignments).
• Maintains continuing professional education as required by registered states (voluntary or mandatory).