Substation Engineer 1 - Grid

About the role

This position offers the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in engineering. You will work on project teams with other engineers involved in the design of new high voltage and extra-high voltage substations and transmission systems. Responsibilities include power transmission designs and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services.

There is potential for travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office and two days working remotely. A generous relocation package may be available depending on your location.

Responsibilities

• Design new high voltage and extra-high voltage substations and transmission systems.
• Prepare specifications for procurement of major electrical power equipment and installation services.
• Apply electrical engineering principles, techniques, and procedures to project designs.
• Use modern tools such as automation and AI to solve engineering problems, improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Build or use automation for calculations, summarizing technical documents, or drafting design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to site locations for construction coordination and field verification.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Coursework or experience in Coding, 3D Modeling/Design, and agentic AI.
• Understanding of the practical application of electrical engineering and technology.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for producing technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of a computer.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• BSEE, MSEE, or equivalent degree from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and designation as an Engineer in Training.
• Familiarity with designing or developing AI applications and/or agents.
• Related engineering internship or co-op work experience.
• Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation.
• Additional learning in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision plans; Life & Accident Insurance; Disability Coverage; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Back-Up Daycare; FSA & HSA.
• Financial Benefits: 401(k); Pre-Tax Commuter Account; Merit Scholarship Program; Employee Discount Program; Corporate Charitable Giving Program; Tuition Assistance; First Professional Licensure Bonus; Employee Referral Bonus.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST); Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Paid Parental Leave; Paid Bereavement Leave; Flexible Work Arrangements.

Pay

Compensation range: $62,998 - $90,586. Eligible positions include a base salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus program.

Schedule

Hybrid work arrangement: three days a week in the office and two days working remotely.