Substation Design Engineer - Physical

Essential Duties

• Develop and oversee the production of complete substation physical design packages, including: General arrangements, elevation views, cross-sections, grounding plans, conduit and cable plans, and equipment layouts.
• Create construction drawings, specifications, Bills of Material (BOM), and design calculations.
• Specify high-voltage substation equipment such as circuit breakers, disconnect switches, transformers, buswork, and support structures.
• Perform engineering calculations for bus sizing, grounding, lightning protection, and thermal ratings.
• Support the engineer’s opinion of probable construction cost and assist in estimating materials, equipment, and labor.
• Monitor and manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Delegate and oversee design tasks assigned to Technicians, Designers, and Staff Engineers.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members and support their training and development.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, protection & control, and SCADA teams to ensure integrated and constructible designs.
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, and field personnel to resolve design clarifications, conflicts, and changes during construction.
• Conduct site visits for data collection, constructability reviews, inspections, and as-built documentation.
• Support proposal development, project budgeting, billing, and accounts receivable tracking.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., IEEE, NESC, NEC, ASCE) and company safety policies.
• May sign/seal drawings or other required documentation based on division and firm policies.
• Follow and abide by the employee and safety manuals.
• Completes other duties as assigned.