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 designing new high voltage and extra-high voltage substations and transmission systems, including power transmission designs and preparation of specifications for procuring 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 is available, dependent upon 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 design.
• Create technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models, with the ability to visualize parts in 3D.
• 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, or Chemical Engineering, or related coursework including Coding, 3D Modeling/Design, and experience using 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.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• BSEE, MSEE, or equivalent degree from an ABET accredited engineering program (valued but not required).
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and designation as an Engineer in Training (valued but not required).
• Familiarity in designing or developing AI applications and/or agents (valued but not required).
• Related engineering internship or co-op work experience (valued but not required).
• Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation (valued but not required).
• Additional learning such as a minor, certificate, or training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields (valued but not required).

Benefits

• Health & Wellness:
  • Comprehensive health plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (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. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Schedule

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