Senior Physical Substation Engineer

Accountabilities

• Developing and reviewing physical substation designs, including general arrangements, equipment layouts, elevations, grounding systems, conduit and cable designs, bills of materials, and cable schedules.
• Performing electrical physical design activities for substations ranging from 4kV to 500kV.
• Conducting independent QA/QC reviews of physical design deliverables and supporting reviews of protection and control documentation when required.
• Interpreting and integrating vendor information into engineering packages and ensuring adherence to client and industry standards.
• Preparing and validating engineering calculations using industry methodologies and specialized software tools.
• Managing assigned tasks, coordinating project activities, and supporting schedule and budget compliance.
• Monitoring project milestones and ensuring timely delivery of engineering outputs.
• Providing technical guidance, coaching, and constructive feedback to less experienced engineers and designers.
• Performing technical reviews and coordination checks of project deliverables to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Maintaining effective communication and strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Assuming responsibility for the technical adequacy and quality of assigned engineering deliverables.
• Supporting multiple concurrent projects within a dynamic and collaborative project environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in substation design, physical engineering, and/or QA/QC activities.
• Extensive experience with utility substation standards and designs, particularly within high-voltage environments.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
• In-depth understanding of utility and industry engineering standards, including experience applying client-specific design requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience preparing engineering calculations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across teams and clients.
• Leadership capabilities with experience mentoring and supporting engineering professionals.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $95,680 to $170,560, based on experience, qualifications, and location.
• Fully remote work arrangement within the United States.
• Flexible 9/80 work schedule supporting work-life balance.
• Annual performance bonus opportunities.
• Generous paid time off.
• Ten paid holidays annually.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
• Section 125/Cafeteria benefits plan.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.
• Fitness center reimbursement and wellness support initiatives.
• Professional development opportunities within a collaborative and inclusive environment.