Senior Substation Engineer

Job Overview

Due to company growth, we are actively seeking an experienced Substation Design Engineer to join our team to perform and execute substation design projects.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Detailed design of Electrical Substations – Includes both execution/detailed design projects and project development/scoping
• Substation Design including the creation of substation construction drawing packages, engineering calculations, and developing bill of materials to meet client project scopes & demands
• QAQC on substation physical design packages including general arrangement/physical and electrical layout, electrical equipment plans, elevation & section views, and below grade drawings & details
• Coincide project work with K&A project manager, engineering lead, & junior engineers
• Communicate project status, updates, & design questions/issues with client partners
• Attend on-site meetings as required to support execution & development projects
• Assemble proposals & cost estimates for new substation design projects

Qualifications And Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university
• 2+ Years of professional experience within substation design for electrical utilities
• EIT certification or PE license preferred
• Experience with protective relaying and/or P&C design is a plus
• Familiarity with substation grounding and lightning protection
• Past project experience working with large utilities
• Proven experience in Substation Design should include: general arrangement, electrical equipment, plans, elevation and section views, station cable trays, conduit fill calcs, rigid bus calcs, grounding and conduit layouts
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience working with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, & CDEGS/WinIGS preferred

Salary Range

$90,000-125,000/year

Why Join K&A?

• People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.
• Innovation & Learning: We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.
• Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.
• Recognition & Growth: We’ve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account, 401K (Traditional and Roth with company match), Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA), Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment, Paid Holidays and Flexible PTOT, Tuition Reimbursement, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Parking and Transit Reimbursement, Pet Insurance