Senior Substation Design Engineer

About the role

Design electrical systems for industrial and government facilities, including substations, distribution systems, and industrial power systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation physical designs, including bus configurations and grounding systems.
• Design electrical distribution systems and industrial power systems.
• Perform electrical calculations, studies, sketches, diagrams, and working drawings.
• Perform building lighting and electrical load calculations.
• Evaluate and recommend electrical equipment based on project requirements.
• Provide engineering support during construction, installation, and operational testing.
• Develop functional specifications and other project documentation.
• Perform design reviews and quality control activities.
• Support sales and estimating teams with specification reviews, bids, and RFP responses.
• Support project management activities and customer communication.
• Coordinate with Superintendents regarding project staffing and field requirements.
• Manage change orders and support customer relationships.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and technical staff.
• Coordinate with Purchasing regarding preferred equipment, parts, and supplies.
• Support company safety and quality control programs.
• Participate in jobsite inspections and provide technical field support.
• Support SCADA and control system design and integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• Active Electrical Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum 10 years of senior-level electrical engineering experience specifically involving substation design.
• Proven experience with substation physical design, including bus configurations, grounding grid design, and structural coordination.
• Strong knowledge of high voltage equipment including power transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, CTs, PTs, and GSUs.
• Knowledge of protection and control systems, relay coordination studies, and protective relay settings.
• Familiarity with IEC 61850, DNP3, or similar substation automation protocols.
• Strong knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and utility-specific design standards.
• Knowledge of transmission and distribution voltage classes.
• Experience with CADD or BIM design software.
• Experience with electrical lighting calculation software and Microsoft Excel.
• Proven leadership and project management experience.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in the United States and pass required background screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing short circuit studies.
• Load flow analysis experience.
• Arc flash studies.
• Transient stability studies.
• SCADA integration experience.
• Experience with industrial power systems up to high voltage transmission levels.
• Utility substation design experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employer 401(k) Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Employer Paid Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Dependent Insurance Coverage
• Annual Bonus Opportunities
• Professional Development Opportunities