Substation Design Engineer, Intermediate or Senior

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops, reviews, and/or leads the development of physical and electrical substation design packages (e.g., layouts, one-line diagrams, grounding plans, equipment specifications).
• Performs and reviews engineering calculations (e.g., bus and cable sizing, fault current and grounding analysis, conduit/cable routing, lightning protection).
• Provides technical support to field personnel and contractors during installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and turnover activities; coordinates field visits as needed.
• Prepares and/or oversees cost estimates, material requisitions, and construction specifications for capital and maintenance projects.
• Collaborates with internal departments and external stakeholders to manage schedules, resources, and deliverables; participates in design reviews and client/stakeholder meetings.
• Mentors and guides junior engineers and interns; provides technical oversight, quality assurance, and support for professional development.
• Applies applicable standards and requirements (e.g., IEEE, NESC, NEC) and utility practices to ensure designs meet regulatory, environmental, and safety expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum Experience Required: Intermediate: Minimum of two (2) years of related engineering experience in a relevant area. Senior: Minimum of six (6) years of related engineering experience in a relevant area.
• Power systems coursework preferred for electrical engineering majors. Utility and/or transmission/substation experience preferred.
• Sound analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Ability to multi-task and work under minimal supervision in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn and utilize job-specific engineering/design software.