Senior Substation Engineer

Overview

Our client, a leading employee-owned engineering consulting firm specializing in power, renewable energy, transportation, and water infrastructure, is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to support utility, renewable energy, and power delivery projects. This role serves as a technical lead, applying advanced engineering principles and industry best practices to the design and execution of substation projects. The Senior Substation Engineer is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and leading complex phases of engineering work while providing technical guidance, ensuring quality deliverables, and supporting successful project execution. This remote, full-time position is open to qualified candidates throughout the United States.

Pay Range

Pay range: $144,000 – $184,000

Benefits

• Paid holidays: 8
• PTO: Starting at 15 days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Schedule, Tuition Reimbursement, and other benefits

Responsibilities

• Made design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications for utility substations, relay protection systems, automation equipment, and associated drawings.
• Performed engineering calculations and analyses using established engineering principles, formulas, and methodologies.
• Provided technical guidance, mentorship, and support to other engineers and project team members.
• Reviewed and evaluated substation design solutions to ensure technical accuracy, quality, and compliance with project requirements.
• Supported the development and implementation of relay, protection, and automation system designs for utility substation projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required. ABET accredited program or equivalent required
• PE License required
• 10+ years of engineering experience
• Proficient with substation protection and control design and industry standards
• Capable of reviewing and producing design drawings, including one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel elevations
• Able to perform AC & DC substation studies
• Capable of substation SCADA, communications, and network engineering a plus
• Knowledge of substation electrical physical (apparatus) equipment a plus
• Experience with commissioning and/or field engineering time a plus
• Knowledge of basic relay settings a plus
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) is a plus.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Able to work in a high-paced team environment
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement
• Up to 15% of travel required
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the US