Staff Medium Voltage Substation/Distribution Design Engineer

About the role

The Medium Voltage Substation/Distribution Design Engineer leads the electrical design and engineering of medium voltage substations (15kV - 230kV) across CoreWeave's data center campus portfolio. On a day-to-day basis, you will own power infrastructure projects from early concept through construction support, executing substation layouts, equipment selection, single-line diagrams, and protection/control schemes. You will act as a hands-on technical expert, developing core design concepts, reviewing power systems analysis studies (short-circuit, load flow, arc flash), and directing external engineering consultants to produce high-quality deliverables. Additionally, you will integrate advanced on-site generation systems—including BESS, turbines, and automatic transfer schemes—while mentoring junior engineers to ensure all distribution solutions are safe, code-compliant, and optimized for high-density power demands.

This role requires up to 30% travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage power infrastructure projects from early concept through construction support, executing substation layouts, equipment selection, single-line diagrams, and protection/control schemes.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve medium voltage engineering standards, design guidelines, and best practices to enable rapid infrastructure scaling.
• Review and provide technical oversight of design drawings, specifications, calculations, and power systems analysis studies (short-circuit, load flow, arc flash) from external consultants.
• Partner with third-party engineering firms, utility providers, and equipment manufacturers to ensure strict compliance with Basis of Design (BoD) requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and engineering excellence.
• Support project planning activities, including early-stage site feasibility, capacity planning, budgeting, and risk management.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: 7+ years of experience specifically focused on medium voltage substation and distribution design.
• Technical Deliverables: Direct experience producing substation design deliverables, including single-line diagrams (SLDs), three-line diagrams, protection schematics, equipment layouts, grounding plans, and cable schedules.
• Equipment & Systems: Experience specifying medium voltage equipment (transformers, switchgear, switchboards, capacitor banks) and designing protection and control systems, including relay coordination and settings.
• Generation Integration: Experience designing and integrating on-site generation systems, including generators, turbines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), automatic transfer schemes, paralleling switchgear, and inverter/converter interfacing.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on proficiency with power systems analysis software (ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, or equivalent) and CAD tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation, or equivalent).
• Thorough working knowledge of IEEE standards (C2, 80, 242, 399, 519, 1584) and NEC/NFPA requirements (including NFPA 70E, NESC, ANSI, and IEC guidelines).
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license, or active pursuit of licensure.
• Experience managing utility interconnection requirements and utility coordination.
• Familiarity with SCADA, RTUs, substation automation systems, and communication protocols (such as IEC 61850).
• Direct exposure to high voltage (69kV+) substation design.
• Experience supporting energy procurement and construction (EPC) or design-build projects within data center, industrial, or oil & gas power distribution environments.
• Experience with specialized on-site generation technologies, including gas turbine plants (simple/combined cycle), fuel cell systems (SOFC, PEMFC), cogeneration (CHP), islanding/anti-islanding protection, black start capability, and compliance with IEEE 1547 and NFPA 110.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: 7+ years of experience specifically focused on medium voltage substation and distribution design.
• Technical Deliverables: Direct experience producing substation design deliverables, including single-line diagrams (SLDs), three-line diagrams, protection schematics, equipment layouts, grounding plans, and cable schedules.
• Equipment & Systems: Experience specifying medium voltage equipment (transformers, switchgear, switchboards, capacitor banks) and designing protection and control systems, including relay coordination and settings.
• Generation Integration: Experience designing and integrating on-site generation systems, including generators, turbines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), automatic transfer schemes, paralleling switchgear, and inverter/converter interfacing.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on proficiency with power systems analysis software (ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, or equivalent) and CAD tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation, or equivalent).
• Thorough working knowledge of IEEE standards (C2, 80, 242, 399, 519, 1584) and NEC/NFPA requirements (including NFPA 70E, NESC, ANSI, and IEC guidelines).
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license, or active pursuit of licensure.
• Experience managing utility interconnection requirements and utility coordination.
• Familiarity with SCADA, RTUs, substation automation systems, and communication protocols (such as IEC 61850).
• Direct exposure to high voltage (69kV+) substation design.
• Experience supporting energy procurement and construction (EPC) or design-build projects within data center, industrial, or oil & gas power distribution environments.
• Experience with specialized on-site generation technologies, including gas turbine plants (simple/combined cycle), fuel cell systems (SOFC, PEMFC), cogeneration (CHP), islanding/anti-islanding protection, black start capability, and compliance with IEEE 1547 and NFPA 110.

Skills

• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with medium voltage substation and distribution design.
• Proficiency in power systems analysis software and CAD tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

CoreWeave offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
• Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• A casual work environment
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption